Systems Engineering in Terms of Exergy

Abstract

We address the design of a flight vehicle from the viewpoint of a system of systems and we discuss the integration of the individual technical disciplines. Then a conceptual fundamental methodology and tools required for the analysis, design, and optimization of aerospace vehicles in terms of the efficient use of on-board energy are discussed. This suggests changing the design paradigm to the optimization of a system of energy systems. We propose a foundation for system-level design with optimization based on minimum exergy destruction.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2009
Source ID
10.1155/2009/735680

Entities

People

  • David J. Moorhouse
  • Jose A. Camberos

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Tags

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Software Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers