class FlyingWing(object):
def __init__(self):
self.wing = Wing() # main geometry
self.designGoals = DesignGoals()
self.landingGear = LandingGear()
self.vlm = VLMparameters()
self.mass = AircraftMass() # total mass list
self.drag = None # total drag list
self.propulsion = Propulsion() # table lookup database
self.aeroResults = None
self._dragAero09 = True # if True then aero09 is used, otherwise Mason+Korn equation
def load_xls(self, name, xlsPath=None):
"""
Loads aircraft data from *.xls datasheet and calculates necessary
parameters:
- full geometry data set
- weight and cg
- parasite drag curve: CD0 vs Mach
- engine thrust table if it does not exist for selected engine
Parameters
----------
name : string
name of aircraft in database
xlsPath : path, optional
database path
"""
self.name = str(name)
if xlsPath == None:
xlsPath = path.db.aircraftFW
keyword = "SECTION: "
db = ReadDatabase(xlsPath, name, keyword)
idx = db.find_header(keyword + "DESIGN QUANTITIES")
self.type = db.read_row(idx + 1, 1)
self.designGoals.fuelMass = db.read_row(-1, 1)
self.designGoals.avionicsMass = db.read_row(-1, 1)
self.designGoals.grossMass = db.read_row(-1, 1)
self.designGoals.cruiseMach = db.read_row(-1, 1)
self.designGoals.cruiseAltitude = db.read_row(-1, 1)
self.designGoals.loadFactor = db.read_row(-1, 1)
self.designGoals.loadFactorLanding = db.read_row(-1, 1)
self.designGoals.staticThrust = db.read_row(-1, 1)
self.designGoals.numberOfOccupants = db.read_row(-1, 1)
idx = db.find_header(keyword + "FUSELAGE")
self.fusWidth = db.read_row(idx + 1, 1, False)
idx = db.find_header(keyword + "MAIN WING")
self.wing.segSpans = db.read_row(idx + 1, 1, True)
self.wing.chords = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
self.wing.airfoilNames = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
self.wing.secOffset = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
self.wing.segDihedral = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
self.wing.secTwist = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
self.wing.incidence = db.read_row(-1, 1, False)
elevonLocation = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
flapLocation = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
self.wing.set_elevon(elevonLocation)
self.wing.set_flap(flapLocation)
self.wing.flap.type = db.read_row(-1, 1, False)
self.wing.material = db.read_row(-1, 1, False)
self.wing.fuelTankCGratio = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
idx = db.find_header(keyword + "PROPULSION")
engineName = db.read_row(idx + 1, 1, False)
self.propulsion.load(engineName, True)
self.propulsion.sfcModel = None
self.propulsion.numberOfEngines = int(db.read_row(-1, 1, False))
self.propulsion.CGx = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
self.propulsion.CGy = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
self.propulsion.CGz = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
self.propulsion.engine.deignAltitude = self.designGoals.cruiseAltitude
self.propulsion.engine.designMach = self.designGoals.cruiseMach
self.propulsion.engine.designThrust = self.designGoals.staticThrust / self.propulsion.numberOfEngines
idx = db.find_header(keyword + "LANDING GEAR")
self.landingGear.groundContactX = db.read_row(idx + 1, 1, True)
self.landingGear.groundContactY = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
self.landingGear.groundContactZ = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
self.landingGear.tireWidth = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
self.landingGear.tireDiameter = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
self.landingGear.strutLength = db.read_row(-1, 1, True)
# self.landingGear._set_right_mlg()
idx = db.find_header(keyword + "VLM PARAM")
self.vlm.panelsChordwise = db.read_row(idx + 1, 1, False)
self.vlm.panelsSpanwise = db.read_row(-1, 1, False)
self.vlm.distribution = db.read_row(-1, 1, False)
sec = db.read_section("PAYLOAD", 0)
for line in sec:
name = str(line[0])
mass = float(line[1])
CG = np.array([float(val) for val in line[2:5]])
MOI = np.array([float(val) for val in line[5:8]])
self.mass.payload.add_item(name, mass, CG, MOI)
self.mass.update_total()
self._process_data(True)
# fuelCG = self.wing.locate_on_wing(self.wing.fuelTankCGratio[0],self.wing.fuelTankCGratio[1])
# fuelCG[1] = 0.0
# self.mass.set_fuel_mass(self.designGoals.fuelMass,fuelCG)
self.designGoals._process_data()
self._update_parasite_drag()
self._update_mass()
def _process_data(self, updateAirfoils=False):
self.wing._process_data(updateAirfoils)
self.designGoals.set_flight_conditions(self.wing.MAC)
self.designGoals._process_data()
self.propulsion._process_data()
def save_xls(self):
"""
TBD.
Saves configuration to *.xls datasheet
"""
pass
def display(self, showAxes=False):
"""
Displays current aircraft configuration using mayavi.
Notes
-----
Method may produce an error depending on PC configuration. To fix the error
follow these steps:
1. In tools->Preferences->Console->External modules
set value of ETS_TOOLKIT to "wx"
2. In C:/Python27/Lib/site-packages/tvtk/pyface/light_manager.py,
CameraLight class, _color_changed method, change:
>>> self.source.color = val
to
>>> self.color = val
"""
flying_wing_display(self, showAxes)
def display_2d(self, linetype="k-"):
"""
Displays 2D planform shape of the wing.
Parameters
----------
linetype : string, optional
matplotlib linetype format
"""
plt.figure()
plt.plot(self.wing.x2d, self.wing.y2d, linetype)
plt.axis("equal")
plt.show()
def _update_parasite_drag(self):
alt = self.designGoals.cruiseAltitude
if self._dragAero09:
M, CD, Mdd, CDdd = get_parasite_drag_fw(self, alt)
self._M = np.hstack([M[0] - 0.2, M[0] - 0.1, M]) + 0.1
self._CD = np.hstack([CD[0], CD[0], CD])
self.Mdd = Mdd
self.CDdd = CDdd
else:
M, CD = get_transonic_drag_wing(self.wing, Ka=0.90)
self._M = M
self._CD = CD
self._dragCurve = Akima1DInterpolator(self._M, self._CD)
def plot_drag(self):
m = np.linspace(self._M[0], self._M[-1], 100)
cd = np.array([self.get_drag(_m) for _m in m])
plt.figure()
plt.hold(True)
# plt.plot(self._M, self._CD,'bs-')
plt.plot(m, cd, "r-")
plt.xlabel("Mach")
plt.ylabel("Drag coefficient")
plt.grid(True)
plt.show()
def _update_mass(self):
self.mass = get_flying_wing_mass(self)
#
# def get_parasite_drag(self,velocity=None,altitude=None):
# """
# Returns friction and form drag coefficient at given velocity and altitude.
# If velocity and altitude are not specified then values from design targets
# are used
#
# Parameters
# ----------
#
# velocity : float, m/sec
# altitude : float, m
# """
# self._update_parasite_drag()
# return self.drag.get_total_drag()
def update_aero_trim(
self, velocity, altitude, CmTrim=0.0, loadFactor=1.0, mass=None, cg=None, inertia=None, CD0=None
):
"""
Updates results of aerodynamic analysis at trim condition using AVL solver. Stores the result
of analysis in self.aeroResults.
Parameters
----------
velocity : float, m/sec
true airspeed of the aircraft. If velocity<5 then it is treated as Mach number, otherwise
airspeed in m/sec.
altitude : float, m
density altitude at which analysis is performed
CmTrim : float
Required moment coefficient. By default CmTrim=0 - no pitching moment.
loadFactor : float
load factor can be used for gust analysis: analysis is performed with mass= mass*loadFactor
mass : float, kg
aircraft mass. If value is not defined then total aircraft mass will be calculated.
cg : array, m
center of gravity in format array([x,y,z]). If value is not specified then value will be
calculated
inertia : array, kg*m2
aircraft moment of inertia in format array([Ixx, Iyy, Izz]). Required for dynamic
stability calculation.
CD0 : float
parasite drag coefficient. If value is not specified then value will be calculated.
"""
aero = Aerodynamics(self)
fc = FlightConditionsAVL(self, velocity, altitude, CmTrim, loadFactor, mass, cg, inertia, CD0)
self.aeroResults = aero.run_trim(fc)
def get_aero_trim(self, velocity, altitude, CmTrim=0.0, loadFactor=1.0, mass=None, cg=None, inertia=None, CD0=None):
"""
Same as update_aero_trim, but returns results of analysis.
"""
self.update_aero_trim(
velocity, altitude, CmTrim=0.0, loadFactor=1.0, mass=None, cg=None, inertia=None, CD0=None
)
return self.aeroResults
def get_aero_single_point(
self, velocity, altitude, alpha=0.0, beta=0.0, elevator=0.0, mass=None, cg=None, inertia=None, CD0=None
):
"""
Performs aerodynamic analysis using AVL at given aircraft configuration and flight condtions.
Parameters
----------
velocity : float, m/sec
true airspeed of the aircraft. If velocity<5 then it is treated as Mach number, otherwise
airspeed in m/sec.
altitude : float, m
density altitude at which analysis is performed
alpha : float, deg
aircraft angle of attack
beta : float, deg
aircraft sideslip angle
elevator : float, deg
elevator deflection. positive direction is down.
mass : float, kg
aircraft mass. If value is not defined then total aircraft mass will be calculated.
cg : array, m
center of gravity in format array([x,y,z]). If value is not specified then value will be
calculated
inertia : array, kg*m2
aircraft moment of inertia in format array([Ixx, Iyy, Izz]). Required for dynamic
stability calculation.
CD0 : float
parasite drag coefficient. If value is not specified then value will be calculated.
"""
aero = Aerodynamics(self)
fc = FlightConditionsAVL(self, velocity, altitude, 0, 1, mass, cg, inertia, CD0)
alpha = float(alpha)
beta = float(beta)
elevator = float(elevator)
self.aeroResults = aero.run_single_point(fc, alpha, beta, elevator)
return self.aeroResults
def get_cg(self, update=True):
"""
Returns center of gravity coordinates in format array([x,y,z]).
Parameters
----------
update : bool
runs weight and balance analysis first. Use True if configuration has been changed since
last function call.
"""
if update:
self._update_mass()
return self.mass.total.CG
def get_mass(self, update=True):
"""
Returns total mass (empty+payload) of current aircraft configuration.
Parameters
----------
update : bool
runs weight and balance analysis first. Use True if configuration has been changed since
last function call.
"""
if update:
self._update_mass()
return self.mass.total.totalMass
def get_mass_empty(self, update=True):
"""
Returns empty mass (airframe+propulsion) of current aircraft configuration.
Parameters
----------
update : bool
runs weight and balance analysis first. Use True if configuration has been changed since
last function call.
"""
if update:
self._update_mass()
return self.mass.empty.totalMass
def set_drag_method(self, option=1):
"""
Switches drag analysis methods.
Parameters
----------
option : int
if 1 - Aero09, else Friction+Korn
"""
if option == 1:
self._dragAero09 = True
else:
self._dragAero09 = False
self._update_parasite_drag()
def get_drag(self, velocity=None, altitude=None):
"""
Returns parasite drag value of current aircraft configuration. Calculation is performed using
in-house Aero09 code.
Parameters
----------
velocity : float, m/sec
true airspeed of the aircraft. If velocity<5 then it is treated as Mach number, otherwise
airspeed in m/sec.
altitude : float, m
density altitude at which analysis is performed
"""
if velocity == None:
velocity = self.designGoals.cruiseSpeed
if altitude == None:
altitude = self.designGoals.cruiseAltitude
fc = FlightConditions(velocity, altitude)
cd = self._dragCurve(fc.Mach)
return cd
def get_inertia(self):
"""
Returns moment of inertia. Now this analysis is not available, so function returns [1;1;1].
"""
return np.zeros(3) # FIXME: should be replaced by real calculation
def get_sfc(self, velocity, altitude, thrustRequired):
"""
Returns thrust specific fuel consumption (TSFC).
Parameters
----------
velocity : float, m/sec
true airspeed of the aircraft. If velocity<5 then it is treated as Mach number, otherwise
airspeed in m/sec.
altitude : float, m
density altitude at which analysis is performed
thrustRequired : float, N
required thrust
"""
fc = FlightConditions(velocity, altitude, 0.0, self.wing.MAC)
sfc = self.propulsion.get_sfc(fc.Mach, altitude, thrustRequired)
return sfc
class FlyingWing(object):
def __init__(self):
self.wing = Wing() #main geometry
self.designGoals = DesignGoals()
self.landingGear = LandingGear()
self.vlm = VLMparameters()
self.mass = AircraftMass() #total mass list
self.drag = None #total drag list
self.propulsion = Propulsion() #table lookup database
self.aeroResults = None
self._dragAero09 = False # if True then aero09 is used, otherwise Mason+Korn equation
def load_xls(self, name, xlsPath=None):
"""
Loads aircraft data from *.xls datasheet and calculates necessary
parameters:
- full geometry data set
- weight and cg
- parasite drag curve: CD0 vs Mach
- engine thrust table if it does not exist for selected engine
Parameters
----------
name : string
name of aircraft in database
xlsPath : path, optional
database path
"""
self.name = str(name)
if xlsPath==None:
xlsPath = path.db.aircraftFW
keyword = 'SECTION: '
db = ReadDatabase(xlsPath, name, keyword)
idx = db.find_header(keyword+'DESIGN QUANTITIES')
self.type = db.read_row(idx+1,1)
self.designGoals.fuelMass = db.read_row(-1,1)
self.designGoals.avionicsMass = db.read_row(-1,1)
self.designGoals.grossMass = db.read_row(-1,1)
self.designGoals.cruiseMach = db.read_row(-1,1)
self.designGoals.cruiseAltitude = db.read_row(-1,1)
self.designGoals.loadFactor = db.read_row(-1,1)
self.designGoals.loadFactorLanding = db.read_row(-1,1)
#self.designGoals.staticThrust = db.read_row(-1,1)
#self.designGoals.numberOfOccupants = db.read_row(-1,1)
missionProfile = db.read_row(-1,1)
self.mission = mission_profile.load(missionProfile)
idx = db.find_header(keyword+'FUSELAGE')
self.fusWidth = db.read_row(idx+1,1,False)
idx = db.find_header(keyword+'MAIN WING')
self.wing.segSpans = db.read_row(idx+1,1,True)
self.wing.chords = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
self.wing.airfoilNames = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
self.wing.secOffset = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
self.wing.segDihedral = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
self.wing.secTwist = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
self.wing.incidence = db.read_row(-1,1,False)
elevonLocation = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
flapLocation = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
self.wing.set_elevon(elevonLocation)
self.wing.set_flap(flapLocation)
self.wing.flap.type = db.read_row(-1,1,False)
#FIXME: CLmax3D is temporal, later calcluation of CLmax should be added
self.CLmax3D = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
self.wing.material = db.read_row(-1,1,False)
self.wing.fuelTankCGratio = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
idx = db.find_header(keyword+'PROPULSION')
engineName = db.read_row(idx+1,1,False) #FIXME: table/direct analysis should be controlled explicitly
self.propulsion.load(engineName,False)
self.propulsion.sfcModel = None
self.propulsion.numberOfEngines = int(db.read_row(-1,1,False))
self.propulsion.CGx = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
self.propulsion.CGy = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
self.propulsion.CGz = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
self.propulsion.engine.deignAltitude = self.designGoals.cruiseAltitude
self.propulsion.engine.designMach = self.designGoals.cruiseMach
self.propulsion.engine.designThrust = self.designGoals.staticThrust / self.propulsion.numberOfEngines
idx = db.find_header(keyword+'LANDING GEAR')
self.landingGear.groundContactX = db.read_row(idx+1,1,True)
self.landingGear.groundContactY = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
self.landingGear.groundContactZ = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
self.landingGear.tireWidth = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
self.landingGear.tireDiameter = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
self.landingGear.strutLength = db.read_row(-1,1,True)
#self.landingGear._set_right_mlg()
idx = db.find_header(keyword+'VLM PARAM')
self.vlm.panelsChordwise = db.read_row(idx+1,1,False)
self.vlm.panelsSpanwise = db.read_row(-1,1,False)
self.vlm.distribution = db.read_row(-1,1,False)
sec = db.read_section('PAYLOAD',0)
for line in sec:
name = str(line[0])
mass = float(line[1])
CG = np.array([float(val) for val in line[2:5]])
MOI = np.array([float(val) for val in line[5:8]])
self.mass.payload.add_item(name,mass,CG,MOI)
self.mass.update_total()
self._process_data(True)
# fuelCG = self.wing.locate_on_wing(self.wing.fuelTankCGratio[0],self.wing.fuelTankCGratio[1])
# fuelCG[1] = 0.0
# self.mass.set_fuel_mass(self.designGoals.fuelMass,fuelCG)
#self.designGoals._process_data()
self._update_parasite_drag()
self._update_mass()
def _process_data(self,updateAirfoils=False):
self.wing._process_data(updateAirfoils)
self.designGoals.set_flight_conditions(self.wing.MAC)
self.designGoals._process_data()
self.propulsion._process_data()
def save_xls(self):
"""
TBD.
Saves configuration to *.xls datasheet
"""
pass
def display(self,showAxes=False):
"""
Displays current aircraft configuration using mayavi.
Notes
-----
Method may produce an error depending on PC configuration. To fix the error
follow these steps:
1. In tools->Preferences->Console->External modules
set value of ETS_TOOLKIT to "wx"
2. In C:/Python27/Lib/site-packages/tvtk/pyface/light_manager.py,
CameraLight class, _color_changed method, change:
>>> self.source.color = val
to
>>> self.color = val
"""
flying_wing_display(self,showAxes)
def display_2d(self,linetype='k-'):
"""
Displays 2D planform shape of the wing.
Parameters
----------
linetype : string, optional
matplotlib linetype format
"""
plt.figure()
plt.plot(self.wing.x2d, self.wing.y2d,linetype)
plt.axis('equal')
plt.show()
def _update_parasite_drag(self):
alt = self.designGoals.cruiseAltitude
if self._dragAero09:
M, CD, Mdd, CDdd = get_parasite_drag_fw(self,alt)
self._M = np.hstack([M[0]-.2,M[0]-.1,M])+.1
self._CD = np.hstack([CD[0],CD[0],CD])
self.Mdd = Mdd
self.CDdd = CDdd
else:
M, CD = get_transonic_drag_wing(self.wing,Ka=0.90)
self._M = M
self._CD = CD
self._dragCurve = Akima1DInterpolator(self._M,self._CD)
def plot_drag(self):
m = np.linspace(self._M[0],self._M[-1],100)
cd = np.array([self.get_drag(_m) for _m in m])
plt.figure()
plt.hold(True)
#plt.plot(self._M, self._CD,'bs-')
plt.plot(m,cd,'r-')
plt.xlabel('Mach')
plt.ylabel('Drag coefficient')
plt.grid(True)
plt.show()
def _update_mass(self):
self.mass = get_flying_wing_mass(self)
def update_aero_trim(self,velocity,altitude,CmTrim=0.0,loadFactor=1.0,
mass=None,cg=None,inertia=None,CD0=None):
"""
Updates results of aerodynamic analysis at trim condition using AVL solver. Stores the result
of analysis in self.aeroResults.
Parameters
----------
velocity : float, m/sec
true airspeed of the aircraft. If velocity<5 then it is treated as Mach number, otherwise
airspeed in m/sec.
altitude : float, m
density altitude at which analysis is performed
CmTrim : float
Required moment coefficient. By default CmTrim=0 - no pitching moment.
loadFactor : float
load factor can be used for gust analysis: analysis is performed with mass= mass*loadFactor
mass : float, kg
aircraft mass. If value is not defined then total aircraft mass will be calculated.
cg : array, m
center of gravity in format array([x,y,z]). If value is not specified then value will be
calculated
inertia : array, kg*m2
aircraft moment of inertia in format array([Ixx, Iyy, Izz]). Required for dynamic
stability calculation.
CD0 : float
parasite drag coefficient. If value is not specified then value will be calculated.
"""
aero = Aerodynamics(self)
fc = FlightConditionsAVL(self,velocity,altitude,CmTrim,loadFactor,mass,
cg,inertia,CD0)
self.aeroResults = aero.run_trim(fc)
def get_aero_trim(self,velocity,altitude,CmTrim=0.0,loadFactor=1.0,
mass=None,cg=None,inertia=None,CD0=None):
"""
Same as update_aero_trim, but returns results of analysis.
"""
self.update_aero_trim(velocity,altitude,CmTrim=0.0,loadFactor=1.0,
mass=None,cg=None,inertia=None,CD0=None)
return self.aeroResults
def get_aero_single_point(self,velocity=None,altitude=None,alpha=0.0,beta=0.0,
elevator=0.0,mass=None,cg=None,inertia=None,CD0=None):
"""
Performs aerodynamic analysis using AVL at given aircraft configuration and flight condtions.
Parameters
----------
velocity : float, m/sec
true airspeed of the aircraft. If velocity<5 then it is treated as Mach number, otherwise
airspeed in m/sec.
altitude : float, m
density altitude at which analysis is performed
alpha : float, deg
aircraft angle of attack
beta : float, deg
aircraft sideslip angle
elevator : float, deg
elevator deflection. positive direction is down.
mass : float, kg
aircraft mass. If value is not defined then total aircraft mass will be calculated.
cg : array, m
center of gravity in format array([x,y,z]). If value is not specified then value will be
calculated
inertia : array, kg*m2
aircraft moment of inertia in format array([Ixx, Iyy, Izz]). Required for dynamic
stability calculation.
CD0 : float
parasite drag coefficient. If value is not specified then value will be calculated.
"""
if velocity==None:
velocity = self.designGoals.cruiseSpeed
if altitude==None:
altitude = self.designGoals.cruiseAltitude
aero = Aerodynamics(self)
fc = FlightConditionsAVL(self,velocity,altitude,0,1,mass,cg,inertia,CD0)
alpha = float(alpha)
beta = float(beta)
elevator = float(elevator)
self.aeroResults = aero.run_single_point(fc,alpha,beta,elevator)
return self.aeroResults
def get_cg(self,update=True):
"""
Returns center of gravity coordinates in format array([x,y,z]).
Parameters
----------
update : bool
runs weight and balance analysis first. Use True if configuration has been changed since
last function call.
"""
if update:
self._update_mass()
return self.mass.total.CG
def get_mass(self,update=True):
"""
Returns total mass (empty+payload) of current aircraft configuration.
Parameters
----------
update : bool
runs weight and balance analysis first. Use True if configuration has been changed since
last function call.
"""
if update:
self._update_mass()
return self.mass.total.totalMass
def get_mass_empty(self,update=True):
"""
Returns empty mass (airframe+propulsion) of current aircraft configuration.
Parameters
----------
update : bool
runs weight and balance analysis first. Use True if configuration has been changed since
last function call.
"""
if update:
self._update_mass()
return self.mass.empty.totalMass
def get_mass_fuel(self,update=True):
"""
Returns empty mass (airframe+propulsion) of current aircraft configuration.
Parameters
----------
update : bool
runs weight and balance analysis first. Use True if configuration has been changed since
last function call.
"""
if update:
self._update_mass()
return self.mass.fuel.mass
# def get_mass_fuel(self,update=True):
# """
# Returns fuel mass at given state.
#
# Parameters
# ----------
#
# update : bool
# runs weight and balance analysis first. Use True if configuration has been changed since
# last function call.
# """
# if update:
# self._update_mass()
# return self.mass.fuel.mass
def set_drag_method(self,option=1):
"""
Switches drag analysis methods.
Parameters
----------
option : int
if 1 - Aero09, else Friction+Korn
"""
if option==1:
self._dragAero09 = True
else:
self._dragAero09 = False
self._update_parasite_drag()
def get_drag(self,velocity=None,altitude=None):
"""
Returns parasite drag value of current aircraft configuration. Calculation is performed using
in-house Aero09 code.
Parameters
----------
velocity : float, m/sec
true airspeed of the aircraft. If velocity<5 then it is treated as Mach number, otherwise
airspeed in m/sec.
altitude : float, m
density altitude at which analysis is performed
"""
if velocity==None:
velocity = self.designGoals.cruiseSpeed
if altitude==None:
altitude = self.designGoals.cruiseAltitude
fc = FlightConditions(velocity,altitude)
cd = self._dragCurve(fc.Mach)
return cd*1.10
def get_inertia(self):
"""
Returns moment of inertia. Now this analysis is not available, so function returns [1;1;1].
"""
return np.zeros(3) #FIXME: should be replaced by real calculation
def get_sfc(self,velocity,altitude,thrustRequired=None):
"""
Returns thrust specific fuel consumption (TSFC).
Parameters
----------
velocity : float, m/sec
true airspeed of the aircraft. If velocity<5 then it is treated as Mach number, otherwise
airspeed in m/sec.
altitude : float, m
density altitude at which analysis is performed
thrustRequired : float, N
required thrust
"""
if thrustRequired==None:
thrustRequired = self.propulsion.get_thrust_available(altitude)
fc = FlightConditions(velocity,altitude,0.0,self.wing.MAC)
sfc = self.propulsion.get_sfc(fc.Mach,altitude,thrustRequired)
return sfc
def get_fuel_flow(self,velocity,altitude,thrustRequired=None):
atm = FlightConditions(velocity,altitude)
if thrustRequired==None:
thrustRequired = self.propulsion.get_thrust_available(altitude)
ff = self.propulsion.get_fuel_flow(atm.Mach,altitude,thrustRequired)
return ff
def get_mission_fuel(self,mission=None,iterMax=20,tol=1.0,display=False):
if not self.mission.calculated:
wfuel,mis = mission2.get_mission_fuel(self,mission, iterMax, tol, display)
self.designGoals.fuelMass = wfuel
self._update_mass()
self.mission = mis
self.mission.calculated = True
return wfuel
else:
return self.designGoals.fuelMass
def set_fuel_fraction(self,fuelMassFraction=1.0):
fuelMassFraction = min([1.0,fuelMassFraction])
fuelMassFraction = max([0.0,fuelMassFraction])
self.mass.fuel.set_fuel_fraction(fuelMassFraction)
self.mass.update_total()
def get_CLmax3D(self,deflection, altitude=0.0, velocity=0.1):
"""
Calculation of 3D CLmax coefficient based on Gudmunsson's GA design book p441.
2D section analysis is performed here using Xfoil and javafoil for
plain flap only. The result need to be validated.
Parameters
----------
deflection : float, deg
plain flap deflection angles
altitude : float, m
field altitude where analysis is performed. Typically should be
SL
velocity : float, m/sec or Mach
airspeed close to takeoff/landing speed
"""
fc = FlightConditions(velocity,altitude)
h = altitude
V = velocity
isFlapped = self.wing.isFlapped
CLmaxFl = list()
alphaFl = list()
CL = np.zeros(len(isFlapped))
for i,val in enumerate(isFlapped):
if val==1:
Cf = 1-self.wing.flap.location[i]
_c, _a = self.wing.airfoils[i].get_clmax(V,h,Cf,deflection)
CLmaxFl.append(_c)
alphaFl.append(_a)
CL[i] = _c
CLmaxFl = np.mean(CLmaxFl)
alphaFl = np.mean(alphaFl)
#---
for i,val in enumerate(isFlapped):
if val==0:
pol = self.wing.airfoils[i].get_xfoil_polar(fc.Mach,fc.Re,[-20,20,0.5])
CL[i] = pol._alphaCl(alphaFl)
#---
Sref = self.wing.area
Si = self.wing.segAreas
sum1 = np.sum( isFlapped*CL*Si )
sum2 = np.sum( (1.0-isFlapped)*CL*Si )
CLmax = 0.9/Sref* (sum1 + sum2)
return 2.0*CLmax