RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Aerodynamics.Vortex_Lattice_Method.generate_wing_vortex_distribution
generate_wing_vortex_distribution#
- generate_wing_vortex_distribution(VD, wing, n_cw, n_sw, spc, precision)[source]#
This generates vortex distribution points for the given wing
Assumptions:
For control surfaces, “positve” deflection corresponds to the RH rule where the axis of rotation is the OUTBOARD-pointing hinge vector symmetry: the LH rule is applied to the reflected surface for non-ailerons. Ailerons follow a RH rule for both sides
The hinge_vector will only ever be calcualted on the first strip of any control/all-moving surface. It is assumed that all control surfaces are trapezoids, thus needing only one hinge, and that all all-moving surfaces have exactly one point of rotation.
Source: None
Inputs: VD - vortex distribution
Properties Used: N/A
- generate_interplated_airfoil_points(inboard_segment, outboard_segment, local_percent_y_val, ncpts)[source]#
Takes in two airfoils, interpolates between their coordinates to generate new airfoil geometries and saves new airfoil files.
Assumptions: Linear geometric transition between airfoils
Source: None
Inputs: a1 first airfoil [ airfoil ] a2 second airfoil [ airfoil ] nairfoils number of airfoils [ unitless ]