An integrated data generation process for flight dynamics modeling in aircraft design

Kurzfassung

Flight mechanics analysis, loads analysis and control law synthesis share a common requirement – the availability of rigid and flexible flight dynamics models. These models usually derive input datasets from a multitude of engineering domains. In order to utilize these models early-on in the design process – specifically for the development of controlled simulation models at a preliminary design stage, methods have to be developed that allow sufficiently accurate input data decks from limited base information. In order to be capable of multi-configuration analysis, a sufficient degree of automation for each of the methods as well as for the overall generation process has to be achieved. This paper presents concepts and methods for this task – together with a specific insight regarding a derived method for the utilization of a Matlab/Catia link via the MS Windows COM interface together with respective applications.