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A methodology for designing aircraft to low sonic boom constraintsA method for designing conceptual supersonic cruise aircraft to meet low sonic boom requirements is outlined and described. The aircraft design is guided through a systematic evolution from initial three view drawing to a final numerical model description, while the designer using the method controls the integration of low sonic boom, high supersonic aerodynamic efficiency, adequate low speed handling, and reasonable structure and materials technologies. Some experience in preliminary aircraft design and in the use of various analytical and numerical codes is required for integrating the volume and lift requirements throughout the design process.
Document ID
19910008792
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Mack, Robert J.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA., United States)
Needleman, Kathy E.
(Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Co. Hampton, VA., United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1991
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
L-16768
NAS 1.15:4246
NASA-TM-4246
Accession Number
91N18105
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 537-03-21-01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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