Design and analysis of an aerospace system, specifically a complete flight vehicle, aircraft or UAV, with integrated propulsion system, structural system, and control system; market analysis, operating studies, mission specifications, certification requirements; configuration selection; multidisciplinary character of design, classical design and analysis methods

Contents:

• Design process

• Flight vehicle sizing

• Geometry selection

• Thrust-to-weight ratio and wing loading

• Initial sizing

• Configuration layout and loft

• Disciplinary considerations

• Aerodynamics

• Structures

• Controls

• Propulsion and fuel system integration

• Subsystems

• Crew station, passengers, and payload