An optimized configuration design utilizing both structural and aerodynamic analyses of a flexible joined-wing configuration is presented in this paper. The joined-wing aircraft concept fulfills a proposed long-endurance surveillance mission and incorporates a load-bearing antenna structure embedded in the wing skin. Aerodynamic, structural, and optimization analyses are completed a number of times. A range of joined-wing configurations were trimmed for critical flight conditions and then structurally optimized for trimmed flight and gust loads to achieve a minimum weight for each configuration. A response surface statistical analysis was then applied to determine optimal joined-wing aircraft configurations. The response surface showed trends in the design of lightweight joined-wing aircraft.


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    Title :

    Optimization process for configuration of flexible joined-wing


    Additional title:

    Optimierungsprozess für die Konfiguration von flexiblen Verbundflügeln


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2009


    Size :

    13 Seiten, 19 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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