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

FLOPS#

Methods for computing component weights specific to Blended Wing Body (BWB) aircraft configurations. This module provides specialized weight estimation techniques that account for the unique structural and geometric characteristics of BWB designs.

See also

RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Mass_Properties.Weight_Buildups.Conventional.Common: Shared component weight methods
RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Mass_Properties.Weight_Buildups.Conventional.Transport: Transport aircraft weight methods

Modules

`compute_aft_center_body_weight`(...)	Computes the structural weight of the aft section of a BWB centerbody using regression-based methods.
`compute_bwb_wing_weight`
`compute_cabin_weight`(vehicle, settings)	Weight estimate for the cabin (forward section of centerbody) of a BWB.
`compute_operating_empty_weight`(vehicle[, ...])	This is for a BWB aircraft configuration.
`compute_operating_items_weight`
`compute_systems_weight`(vehicle)	Calculate the system weight of the aircraft using the FLOPS methodology. :param vehicle: Data dictionary with vehicle properties - networks : list List of network objects containing propulsion properties - propulsors : list List of propulsor objects - wing_mounted : bool Flag indicating if propulsor is wing-mounted - nacelle : Data, optional Nacelle properties - diameter : float Nacelle diameter [m] - wings : list List of wing objects - areas.reference : float Wing reference area [m²] - flap_ratio : float Flap surface area over wing surface area - spans.projected : float Projected span of wing [m] - sweeps.quarter_chord : float Quarter chord sweep [deg] - fuselages : list List of fuselage objects - lengths.total : float Fuselage total length [m] - width : float Fuselage width [m] - heights.maximum : float Fuselage maximum height [m] - mass_properties.max_takeoff : float Maximum takeoff weight [kg] - flight_envelope.design_mach_number : float Design mach number for cruise flight - flight_envelope.design_range : float Design range of aircraft [nmi] - passengers : int Number of passengers in aircraft - NPF : int Number of first class passengers - NPB : int Number of business class passengers - NPE : int Number of tourist/economy class passengers - reference_area : float Aircraft reference area [m²] :type vehicle: Data.