Updates in Development to the Digital Thread and CFD Modeling Framework for Robust Rotorcraft Design
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Abstract
Rapid advances in high fidelity modeling and high performance computing capabilities have enabled their routine utilization in support of aircraft design. Analysts are able to generate orders of magnitude more data that must then be turned into actionable intelligence to guide design. Enabling effective application of advanced analysis to design requires a robust end-to-end digital transformation to make the simulation processes reusable, repeatable, traceable, scalable and minimize setup errors. This is achieved through the development of a Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) modeling framework where streamlining and automation are inserted within the current CFD workflow that involves model setup, simulation and post processing. Workflow automation techniques have been implemented in simulation pre and post processing that reduce the overall process time or enhance the fidelity of the simulation. To conduct CFD evaluations through flight envelope efficiently, space filling methods that take into account uncertainties of complex systems are needed and have driven updates to the boundary condition and design of experiments (DOE) generation within the workflow. Vehicle sub-system design can be highly iterative, performed by a large number of participants in multidisciplinary groups. To ensure traceability across the digital thread, a provenance and metadata storage methodology has been implemented to capture information about CFD simulations and construct a query able database while a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) framework provides a structured and integrated approach to managing information throughout the product lifecycle. The SIM-FIX-SIM approach enabled with a robust analysis framework for digital flight assessment prior to first flight will contribute to the overall goal of reducing development timelines and achieving cost reduction goals for cutting-edge rotorcraft development programs.
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Baseline scores from an immature model (maturity gate not passed, 7 training rounds). Scores rank; they never assert a category.
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