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An open-source, MATLAB-based aircraft sizing tool for designing and analyzing conventional and electrified aircraft concepts with any propulsion architecture. It requires minimal knowledge and inputs from the user about the design, making it a versatile tool for aerospace engineers, researchers, and enthusiasts.
10 cze 2024 · Key Features of FAST: Uses a historical database of over 200 aircraft and engines with embedded predictive modeling, allowing FAST to function with minimal input. Supports a wide range of aircraft concepts, from conventional to advanced electrified designs. Combines physics-based and data-driven models for increased accuracy.
1 lip 2023 · In fluid dynamics, machine learning approaches can be used to improve aircraft performance by optimizing the aerodynamic design and reducing drag, improving fuel efficiency, and increasing speed. Some of the most relevant applications of ML to improve aircraft efficiency are summarized in Table 1.
For example, to avoid exceeding a certain engine temperature, the FADEC can be programmed to automatically take the necessary measures without pilot intervention. Advantages. Better fuel efficiency; Automatic engine protection against out-of-tolerance operations; Safer as the multiple channel FADEC computer provides redundancy in case of failure
13 kwi 2020 · Facilitated with a rather reliable and flexible electrical transmission system, an electrical aircraft design could utilize alternate operating engine’s power under the one engine failure scenario, and thus, provides scope for reducing the size of the engine.
9 lis 2020 · Pros. +. Picturesque visuals. +. Captures all of Planet Earth. +. Soothing, relaxing platform. +. True-to-life flight operations. Cons. - Aircraft variety is lacking. - May require expensive...
In short, nowadays the real dimension of complexity growth on modern aircraft is quite hidden inside the onboard computers but pops out whenever its deep analysis is required. Industry discussions about parameters and methods to measure software complexity are in place.
