A review of aircraft wing mass estimation methods

In this paper, the current state of the art of aircraft wing mass estimation methods is reviewed. The phases of aircraft design and the development process are discussed. The open literature on the subject of wing mass estimation methods and their applications in the aerospace industry is discussed,...

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Published in:Aerospace science and technology 2018-01, Vol.72, p.256-266
Main Authors: Dababneh, Odeh, Kipouros, Timoleon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aircraft design process
Empirical methods
Wing mass estimation
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Summary:In this paper, the current state of the art of aircraft wing mass estimation methods is reviewed. The phases of aircraft design and the development process are discussed. The open literature on the subject of wing mass estimation methods and their applications in the aerospace industry is discussed, and relevant data are presented to provide the reader with background information on the field. Special attention is given to classifications of wing mass estimation methods. Current challenges and technological difficulties in wing mass estimation methods are identified, and perspectives are drawn and used to propose several key ideas for future research in the field.
ISSN:1270-9638
1626-3219
DOI:10.1016/j.ast.2017.11.006