The NASA Langley Research Center vehicle design evaluation program (VDEP-2) was expanded by (1) incorporating into the program a capability to conduct preliminary design studies on subsonic commercial transport type aircraft using both JP and such alternate fuels as hydrogen and methane;(2) incorporating an aircraft detailed mission and performance analysis capability; and (3) developing and incorporating an external loads analysis capability. The resulting computer program (VDEP-3) provides a preliminary design tool that enables the user to perform integrated sizing, structural analysis, and cost studies on subsonic commercial transport aircraft. Both versions of the VDEP-3 Program which are designated preliminary Analysis VDEP-3 and detailed Analysis VDEP utilize the same vehicle sizing subprogram which includes a detailed mission analysis capability, as well as a geometry and weight analysis for multibodied configurations.


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    Title :

    Vehicle Design Evaluation Program (VDEP). A Computer Program for Weight Sizing, Economic, Performance and Mission Analysis of Fuel-Conservative Aircraft, Multibodied Aircraft and Large Cargo Aircraft Using Both Jp and Alternative Fuels


    Contributors:
    B. H. Oman (author)

    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    426 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English