Streamlining the Aircraft Conceptual Design Process. From Concept to Flight: Streamlining the Aircraft Conceptual Design Process through Advanced Mass and Balance Techniques
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
Master's Thesis
Master's Thesis
Program
Mobility engineering (MPMOB), MSc
Publicerad
2024
Författare
Crona, Michael
Dinger, Simon
Modellbyggare
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This master thesis investigates mass and balance techniques in the conceptual design phase of aircraft, with a focus on the ES-30 electric aircraft developed by Heart Aerospace.
The thesis centers on developing and validating a computational tool for precise calculation of mass properties and center of gravity (CG) envelopes. This tool facilitates adjustments in aircraft design and has been applied to a case study on a conceptual liquid hydrogen (LH2) aircraft. The process aims to reduce the iterations needed in design modifications, speeding up the pre-flight testing phase and ensuring adherence to safety and performance standards. The findings demonstrate the tool’s applicability in future aircraft design projects, particularly for integrating new propulsion technologies such as electric and LH2 systems.
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Aircraft Conceptual Design , Center of Gravity , Mass Properties , Computational Tools , Electric Aircraft , Liquid Hydrogen Propulsion