This paper discusses the creation of the aerodynamic analysis module of a PC-based aircraft design program called 'RDS', using the time-honored aerodynamic methods found in classical textbooks and the USAF DATCOM. Using this program, reasonably realistic aerodynmic results can be calculated in less than an hour given the geometric inputs which define an aircraft, such as component wetted areas, wing geometry, and cross-section areas. Aerodynamics analysis in RDS includes parasite drag (subsonic and supersonic), drag due to lift, lift curve slope, and maximum lift. Comparisons to T-38 data show good results.


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    Title :

    Aircraft aerodynamic analysis on a personal computer (using the RDS aircraft design software)


    Additional title:

    Aerodynamische Untersuchungen über Luftfahrzeuge an einem Personalcomputer (Benutzung der Flugzeug-Auslegungs-Software 'RDS')


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1993


    Size :

    7 Seiten, 10 Bilder, 2 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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