Parametric design variations controlled with AutoBlade™

To illustrate an optimization process we created a fictitious high speed flight vehicle test case inspired by the Colonial Viper fighter craft of the TV series Battlestar Galactica.

The ship design is controlled parametrically with NUMECA's AutoBlade™ modeler. A set of parameters control the canopy's length and height, the wing and vertical stabilizer angle and sweepback, and the nose radius and droop (Figure 2). Extensive sets of parameters are available for more detailed 3D shaping and variation of all portions of fuselage, lifting and control surfaces, etc.