Aerodynamic Verification and Validation of SUAVE

Emilio Botero, Matthew Clarke, Racheal Erhard, Jordan Smart, Juan J. Alonso, Aaron Blaufox

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

SUAVE, as a conceptual-level aircraft design tool, must reliably produce aerodynamic data for new vehicle designs. To ensure that SUAVE can continue to produce accurate data, a series of studies is conducted to examine the behavior of new aerodynamic analyses. These studies helped serve as both verification and validation of SUAVE’s software base. Several common aerodynamic models were used, including the NASA Common Research Model, the NASA X-57 Maxwell, PROWIM, and the Onera M6 as well as two simple computational models used for verification. A detailed comparison of SUAVE to both computational and experimental results is shown herein. The goal of this study is not only to provide confidence to users, but also to demonstrate new aerodynamic methods and best practices.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAIAA SciTech Forum 2022
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA)
ISBN (Print)9781624106316
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes
EventAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2022 - San Diego, United States
Duration: Jan 3 2022Jan 7 2022

Publication series

NameAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2022

Conference

ConferenceAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period1/3/221/7/22

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Aerospace Engineering

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