Stability and Control of Conventional and Unconventional Aerospace Vehicle Configurations

Stability and Control of Conventional and Unconventional Aerospace Vehicle Configurations
Author: Bernd Chudoba
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2019-07-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030168565

This book introduces a stability and control methodology named AeroMech, capable of sizing the primary control effectors of fixed wing subsonic to hypersonic designs of conventional and unconventional configuration layout. Control power demands are harmonized with static-, dynamic-, and maneuver stability requirements, while taking the six-degree-of-freedom trim state into account. The stability and control analysis solves the static- and dynamic equations of motion combined with non-linear vortex lattice aerodynamics for analysis. The true complexity of addressing subsonic to hypersonic vehicle stability and control during the conceptual design phase is hidden in the objective to develop a generic (vehicle configuration independent) methodology concept. The inclusion of geometrically asymmetric aircraft layouts, in addition to the reasonably well-known symmetric aircraft types, contributes significantly to the overall technical complexity and level of abstraction. The first three chapters describe the preparatory work invested along with the research strategy devised, thereby placing strong emphasis on systematic and thorough knowledge utilization. The engineering-scientific method itself is derived throughout the second half of the book. This book offers a unique aerospace vehicle configuration independent (generic) methodology and mathematical algorithm. The approach satisfies the initial technical quest: How to develop a ‘configuration stability & control’ methodology module for an advanced multi-disciplinary aerospace vehicle design synthesis environment that permits consistent aerospace vehicle design evaluations?

Master's Theses Directories

Master's Theses Directories
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2005
Genre: Dissertations, Academic
ISBN:

"Education, arts and social sciences, natural and technical sciences in the United States and Canada".

Advances in Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization

Advances in Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization
Author: Axel Schumacher
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 2101
Release: 2017-12-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319679880

The volume includes papers from the WSCMO conference in Braunschweig 2017 presenting research of all aspects of the optimal design of structures as well as multidisciplinary design optimization where the involved disciplines deal with the analysis of solids, fluids or other field problems. Also presented are practical applications of optimization methods and the corresponding software development in all branches of technology.

Future Spacecraft Propulsion Systems

Future Spacecraft Propulsion Systems
Author: Paul A. Czysz
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2006-09-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3540376410

An understandable perspective on the types of space propulsion systems necessary to enable low-cost space flights to Earth orbit and to the Moon and the future developments necessary for exploration of the solar system and beyond to the stars.

Aircraft Performance and Sizing, Volume I

Aircraft Performance and Sizing, Volume I
Author: Timothy Takahashi
Publisher: Momentum Press
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1606506846

This book is a concise practical treatise for the student or experienced professional aircraft designer. This volume comprises key fundamental subjects for aerodynamic performance analysis: the basics of flight mechanics bridging both engineering and piloting perspectives, propulsion system performance attributes, practical drag prediction methods, aircraft “up and away” flight performance and aircraft mission performance. This book may serve as a textbook for an undergraduate aircraft performance course or as a reference for the classically trained practicing engineer.

Maintaining U.S. Leadership in Aeronautics

Maintaining U.S. Leadership in Aeronautics
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1998-10-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309184924

After the completion of the National Research Council (NRC) report, Maintaining U.S. Leadership in Aeronautics: Scenario-Based Strategic Planning for NASA's Aeronautics Enterprise (1997), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of Aeronautics and Space Transportation Technology requested that the NRC remain involved in its strategic planning process by conducting a study to identify a short list of revolutionary or breakthrough technologies that could be critical to the 20 to 25 year future of aeronautics and space transportation. These technologies were to address the areas of need and opportunity identified in the above mentioned NRC report, which have been characterized by NASA's 10 goals (see Box ES-1) in "Aeronautics & Space Transportation Technology: Three Pillars for Success" (NASA, 1997). The present study would also examine the 10 goals to determine if they are likely to be achievable, either through evolutionary steps in technology or through the identification and application of breakthrough ideas, concepts, and technologies.

Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
Author: Leijun Li
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 643
Release: 2020-01-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811513074

This book gathers outstanding papers presented at the International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (ICAMME 2019), held at KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India, from 15 to 17 March 2019. It covers theoretical and empirical developments in various areas of mechanical engineering, including manufacturing, production, machine design, fluid/thermal engineering, and materials.

Laser-Surface Interactions for New Materials Production

Laser-Surface Interactions for New Materials Production
Author: Antonio Miotello
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2009-12-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642033075

This book provides an overview on nanosecond and ultra-short laser-induced phenomena and the related diagnostics. It grew from the lectures of the International School "Laser-surface interactions for new materials production" held in July 2008.

Fundamentals of Fighter Design

Fundamentals of Fighter Design
Author: Ray Whitford
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Fighter planes
ISBN: 9781861266644

Traces the development of fighter design from World War One to the present day. Covers aerodynamics, stability and control, propulsion, structures and materials, avoinics, armaments and tactics. The drawings and charts make this an informative book for enthusiasts and those with a professional interest in aircraft design.