Conceptual and Preliminary Level Modeling of Wings Using the Adaptive Modeling Language

Abstract

This memorandum demonstrates a methodology for an automated design process. The design process was developed in the Adaptive Modeling Language (AML). This effort concentrates on developing a system for linking conceptual level wing geometric parameters to a preliminary level finite element model. This environment allows for rapid changes in the geometric parameters of the wing planform (e.g., wing sweep, span, chord length, etc.) as well as the capability for updating internal substructure (i.e., number and placement of ribs, spars and stiffeners) in an integrated environment. In this effort, a fully associative geometric design model (developed in AML) is coupled with an aerospace structural optimization code, ASTROS.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA333243

Entities

People

  • Geetha Bharatram
  • Jeffrey V. Zweber

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aircrafts
  • Airfoils
  • Airframes
  • Composite Materials
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Environment
  • Geometry
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Language
  • Leading Edges
  • Materials
  • Planform
  • Spars
  • Structural Components
  • Two Dimensional
  • Wing Boxes

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Database Systems and Applications

Technology Areas

  • Space