Title :
The role of statistically designed experiments in conceptual aerospace vehicle design
Author :
Unal, Resit ; Stanley, Douglas O. ; Joyner, C.R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng. Manage., Old Dominion Univ., Norfolk, VA, USA
Abstract :
The approach used in a propulsion system design optimization study for an advanced space transportation vehicles is described. The Taguchi method, based on statistically designed experiments, is utilized to conduct a series of parametric trade studies to optimize the vehicle weight. The role of Taguchi methods on conceptual aerospace vehicle design is discussed. The Taguchi method provided a systematic and efficient methodology for solving multiparameter propulsion/vehicle optimization problems with far less effort than would be required for full factorial design
Keywords :
aerospace propulsion; design engineering; space vehicles; Taguchi method; advanced space transportation vehicles; conceptual aerospace vehicle design; parametric trade studies; propulsion system; statistically designed experiments; Aerospace engineering; Design optimization; Engines; Intelligent vehicles; NASA; Propulsion; Research and development management; Space technology; Space vehicles; Transportation;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Management Conference, 1992. Managing in a Global Environment., 1992 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Eatontown, NJ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0854-9
DOI :
10.1109/IEMC.1992.225236
