In this thesis, methods for the conceptual sizing of a novel aircraft configuration with synergistic propulsion integration are presented. Due to the increased level of interaction effects, emphasis is placed on the integrated analysis of propulsion and airframe. As part of the methods development, an efficient process for the incorporation of aero-propulsive numerical data in gas turbine synthesis is presented. A set of methods is proposed for the modeling of boundary layer ingesting engines. The methodology is demonstrated through several studies at aircraft level allowing for the identification of the efficiency potential relative to an advanced conventional configuration.
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In this thesis, methods for the conceptual sizing of a novel aircraft configuration with synergistic propulsion integration are presented. Due to the increased level of interaction effects, emphasis is placed on the integrated analysis of propulsion and airframe. As part of the methods development, an efficient process for the incorporation of aero-propulsive numerical data in gas turbine synthesis is presented. A set of methods is proposed for the modeling of boundary layer ingesting engines. T...
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