RDS~(win): Seamlessly-Integrated Aircraft Conceptual Design for Students Professionals

摘要

RDS~(win) is an aircraft conceptual design computer program that includes design layout, design analysis, and system optimization - the three critical legs of any vehicle design effort. RDS~(win) is a single compiled executable that includes an aircraft-oriented Design Layout Module (CAD) and a full set of aircraft analysis and optimization routines, accessed from the same pulldown menu and using the same input/output routines. In this paper the methods and features of RDS~(win) are presented, with emphasis on those that help justify the title cliche, "Seamlessly-Integrated."