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Framework for aircraft cost optimization using multidisciplinary analysis

Framework for aircraft cost optimization using multidisciplinary analysis
Framework for aircraft cost optimization using multidisciplinary analysis
This report summarizes the work that has been carried out as part of the Flapless Air Vehicle Integrated Industrial Research project, a five-year research program looking at technologies for future aircraft. A novel classification of aircraft product definition is used, and a framework to estimate the life cycle cost of aircraft using the product definition is presented. The acquisition costs are estimated using a hierarchical structure and a discrete-event simulation model is used to estimate the maintenance and operation costs. The cost models developed are integrated into the conceptual aircraft design process to facilitate the comparison between different configurations. The usage of the life cycle cost framework as a decision support tool is outlined by using the cost models to perform multidisciplinary analysis and optimization studies.
0021-8669
367-374
Thokala, P.
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Scanlan, J.
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Chipperfield, A.
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Thokala, P.
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Scanlan, J.
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Thokala, P., Scanlan, J. and Chipperfield, A. (2012) Framework for aircraft cost optimization using multidisciplinary analysis. Journal of Aircraft, 49 (2), 367-374. (doi:10.2514/1.C000187).

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This report summarizes the work that has been carried out as part of the Flapless Air Vehicle Integrated Industrial Research project, a five-year research program looking at technologies for future aircraft. A novel classification of aircraft product definition is used, and a framework to estimate the life cycle cost of aircraft using the product definition is presented. The acquisition costs are estimated using a hierarchical structure and a discrete-event simulation model is used to estimate the maintenance and operation costs. The cost models developed are integrated into the conceptual aircraft design process to facilitate the comparison between different configurations. The usage of the life cycle cost framework as a decision support tool is outlined by using the cost models to perform multidisciplinary analysis and optimization studies.

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Published date: 1 March 2012

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Local EPrints ID: 470261
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/470261
ISSN: 0021-8669
PURE UUID: 2dab25f2-efdc-48d3-8c07-cabfa113a5a6
ORCID for A. Chipperfield: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0002-3026-9890

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Author: P. Thokala
Author: J. Scanlan
Author: A. Chipperfield ORCID iD

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