Results are presented from the optimization process of a winged-cone configuration SSTO launch vehicle that employs a rocket-based ejector/ramjet/scramjet/rocket operational mode variable-cycle engine. The Taguchi multidisciplinary parametric-design method was used to evaluate the effects of simultaneously changing a total of eight design variables, rather than changing them one at a time as in conventional tradeoff studies. A combination of design variables was in this way identified which yields very attractive vehicle dry and gross weights.


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    Title :

    Multidisciplinary design of a rocket-based combined cycle SSTO launch vehicle using Taguchi methods


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    Conference:

    AIAA, AHS, and ASEE, Aerospace Design Conference ; 1993 ; Irvine, CA, United States


    Publication date :

    1993-02-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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