Parameterized, Multi-fidelity Aircraft Geometry and Analysis for MDAO Studies using CAPS

Abstract

The creation of a parameterized, multi-fidelity fighter aircraft geometry for MDAO studies is presented. Using CAPS, the geometry can be directly output to analyses of multiple fidelities ranging from linear panel methods to RANS. The planform is parameterized using 21 total parameters accounting for the shape of wings and tails, fuselage scaling, control surface deflections, and desired output fidelity. The parameterization is centered around the F-16 planform and baseline analysis results are presented and compared to published wind tunnel data. Finally, an MDAO implementation focused on controllability is presented with initial results.

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