Computer Program for Conceptual Helicopter Design.

Abstract

The conceptual phase of helicopter design requires that many calculations and iterations be completed. Often specifications are exceeded in the latter stages of the design, requiring a complete rework of the design to bring these specifications within limits. This thesis develops a program to be used in the Helicopter Design - AE-4306 course taught by the Departmetn of Aeronautics at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California to alleviate many of the tedious calculations required in conceptual design development. This program provides the student with the ability to perform trade-off studies to enhance design parameters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA175140

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Drake

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • California
  • Classification
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Helicopters
  • Iterations
  • Landing Gear
  • Mach Number
  • Power
  • Sea Level
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Tail Rotors
  • Thrust

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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