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

FLOPS

Methods for computing component weights for a transport aircraft using NASA’s Flight Optimization System (FLOPS) correlations. This module provides weight estimation techniques derived from NASA’s extensive aircraft database and analysis tools.

See also

RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Mass_Properties.Weight_Buildups.Conventional.Transport.Raymer

Raymer’s weight estimation methods

RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Mass_Properties.Weight_Buildups.Conventional.Transport

Transport aircraft weight methods

Modules

compute_fuselage_weight(vehicle)	Computes the fuselage weight using NASA FLOPS weight estimation method.
compute_horizontal_tail_weight(vehicle, wing)	Computes the horizontal tail weight using NASA FLOPS weight estimation method.
compute_landing_gear_weight(vehicle)	Computes the landing gear weight using NASA FLOPS weight estimation method.
compute_operating_empty_weight(vehicle[, ...])	Main function that estimates the zero-fuel weight of a transport aircraft:
compute_operating_items_weight(vehicle)	Computes the weight of operating items using NASA FLOPS weight estimation method.
compute_propulsion_system_weight(vehicle, ...)	Computes the complete propulsion system weight using NASA FLOPS weight estimation method.
compute_systems_weight(vehicle)	Calculate the system weight of the aircraft using the FLOPS methodology.
compute_vertical_tail_weight(vehicle, wing)	Computes the vertical tail weight using NASA FLOPS weight estimation method.
compute_wing_weight(vehicle, wing, WPOD, ...)	Calculate the wing weight based on the FLOPS method.