Parametric Engineering System Definition Model. Volume I. Main Report. Appendices A and B
Abstract
This report describes a parametirc engineering system definition model developed for use in planning tank-automotive research and development. The model can be used for (1) estimating the performance of a conceptual armored combat vehicle consisting of a specified set of components or (2) 'sizing' a vehicle to meet a set of performance specifications. Key elements of the model include a structure for a data base to contain descriptions of components which might be incorporated into future armored combat vehicles, (2) a solution algorithm which uses a combinatorial approach to search over alternative combinations of components to find one which meets specifications input by the model user,. (3) a variety of engineering relationships and 'look-up table' functions for estimating system engineering parameter and performance characteristics, and (4) routines which output a description of the concept vehicle generated by the model.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA074534
Entities
People
- A. Weintraub
- F. Cioch
- J. Lenz
- S. Spaulding