Aircraft conceptual design modelling incorporating reliability and maintainability predictions

A computer assisted conceptual aircraft design program has been developed (CACAD). It has an optimisation capability, with extensive break-down in maintenance costs. CACAD's aim is to optimise the size, and configurations of turbofan-powered transport aircraft. A methodology was developed to en...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Vaziry-Zanjany , Mohammad Ali (F)
Other Authors: Fielding, John
Language:en
Published: Cranfield University 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1826/3437