Software Guides Aeroelastic-Systems Design
TBMG-7055
01/01/2001
- Content
Accurately and efficiently predicting the unsteady dynamics of coupled, fluid-structure systems significantly reduces the cost of designing, testing, and maintaining fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, and turbomachinery. It also improves safety. Organizations can realize substantial savings by understanding these dynamics, because aeroelastic loading increases fatigue cycling and reduces vehicle operating life. Further savings come from designing for lower fleet sustainment costs without incurring additional flight-test expenses. For example, aircraft with weapons stores require certification flight tests for each stores configuration. Replacing flight tests with computational simulations could significantly lower acquisition costs.
- Citation
- "Software Guides Aeroelastic-Systems Design," Mobility Engineering, January 1, 2001.