The constrained minimization algorithm of Vanderplaats is applied to the problem of designing minimum drag faired bodies such as fuselages and nacelles. Body drag is computed by a variation of the Hess-Smith code. This variation includes a boundary layer computation. The encased payload provides arbitrary geometric constraints, specified a priori by the designer, below which the fairing cannot shrink. The optimization may include engine cooling air flows entering and exhausting through specific port locations on the body.
Automated design of minimum drag light aircraft fuselages and nacelles
1982-09-01
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Shaping of airplane fuselages for minimum drag
AIAA | 1986
|Shaping of airplane fuselages for minimum drag
AIAA | 1987
|Shaping of airplane fuselages for minimum drag
NTRS | 1986
|Shaping of airplane fuselages for minimum drag
NTRS | 1987
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