RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Mass_Properties.Weight_Buildups.Conventional.BWB.FLOPS.compute_cabin_weight

compute_cabin_weight

compute_cabin_weight(vehicle, settings)

Weight estimate for the cabin (forward section of centerbody) of a BWB. Regression from FEA by K. Bradley (George Washington University).

Assumptions:

-The centerbody uses a pressurized sandwich composite structure -Ultimate cabin pressure differential of 18.6psi -Critical flight condition: +2.5g maneuver at maximum TOGW

Sources:

Bradley, K. R., “A Sizing Methodology for the Conceptual Design of Blended-Wing-Body Transports,” NASA/CR-2004-213016, 2004. * ADD SOURCE********

Inputs:

cabin_area - the planform area representing the passenger cabin [meters**2] TOGW - Takeoff gross weight of the aircraft [kilograms]

Outputs:

W_cabin - the estimated structural weight of the BWB cabin [kilograms]

Properties Used: N/A