Aerodynamic assessment of axisymmetric launchers in the context of multidisciplinary optimisation

Abstract

The paper presents a fast mathematical model that can be used to quickly assess the aerodynamic force coefficients of axisymmetric launchers as functions of Mach number and angle of attack. The tool developed based on the proposed mathematical model can be used separately or it can be integrated in a multidisciplinary optimisation algorithm for a preliminary small launcher design.

Keywords

• mathematical model
• aerodynamic force coefficients
• axisymmetric launcher
• multidisciplinary optimisation