Aerodynamic Analysis & Design
Full
Service Analysis & Design: Scaled Composites
has a strong background in complete aircraft design and
analysis. Computational Fluid Dynamics is among the large
array of aerodynamic analysis tools that are used at Scaled.
CFD overcomes many of the limitations that are associated
with wind tunnels - high cost, inconsistency, and correction
factors. CFD allows us to analyze fluid flow problems in
detail, at an earlier stage in the design cycle, for less
money with lower risk.
Detailed CFD: Using
a full Navier-Stokes solver, Scaled is able to perform detailed
analysis in a diverse range of applications. All types of
external flows, from subsonic to transonic to supersonic,
can be evaluated with confidence. Laminar, turbulent, and
separated regions of flow can be accurately resolved. In
addition to external flows, Scaled is able to analyze many
other types of problems. These include heat exchangers,
internal and nozzle flows, combustion and heat transfer
issues.
Additional Capabilities:
In addition to CFD, Scaled uses an extensive suite of other
design tools. Predictions in the areas of Stability and
Control, Performance, and Handling Qualities are among the
areas in which Scaled excels. Scaled has a long history
of design work on extremely unique and difficult airplanes.
Other capabilities include: Single and Multiple Element
Airfoil Analysis and Design, Static and Dynamic Aeroelastic
Analysis, Vortex Lattice Stability Analysis, Flutter Analysis
and RCS and IR Signature Analysis. Aerodynamic analysis
tools are verified during the flight test phase of the program.
Scaled's aerodynamic analysis and design capability,
when combined with our 'Proof-of-Concept' building experience,
provides our customers with the most cost-effective and
accurate development data available.
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