This paper demonstrates a numerical technique for canard-wing shape optimization at two operating conditions. For purposes of simplicity, a mean surface wing paneling code is employed for the aerodynamic calculations. The optimization procedures are based on the method of feasible directions. The shape functions for describing the thickness, camber, and twist are based on polynomial representations. The primary design requirements imposed restrictions on the canard and wing volumes and on the lift coefficients at the operating conditions. Results indicate that significant improvements in minimum drag and lift-to-drag ratio are possible with reasonable aircraft geometries. Calculations were done for supersonic speeds with Mach numbers ranging from 1 to 6. Planforms were mainly of a delta shape with aspect ratio of 1.(Buehn)


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    Title :

    The dimensional canard-wing-tail shape optimization in aircraft cruise and maneuver environments


    Additional title:

    Dreidimensionale rechnerische Optimierung der Tragflaechenform eines Entenflugzeuges unter Marschflug- und Manoeverbedingungen


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    Publication date :

    1978


    Size :

    7 Seiten, 9 Bilder, 39 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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