Multi-Disciplinary Analysis and Optimization of Hypersonic Transport Aircrafts

The development and first applications to a Mach 6 hypersonic transport configuration of a new multidisciplinary optimization (MDO) process is presented. The coupled treatment of several physical disciplines with focus on aerodynamic performance, flight mechanic aspects, propulsion integration and structure behaviour taking into account hypersonic relevant requirements is shown as well as the integration of multiple mission points.