| Summary: | This . thesis pr*esents the development of a computerized
Design Synthesis for canard-delta combat aircraft. This is
complementary to and followas the philosophy of an existing
RAE system for conventional combat aircraft with swept wings
(Ref. 1).
The background to the work and the Research Progra
objectives and limitations are initially examined. The
design of a baseline canard-delta combat aircraft is then
described together with all the assumptions and decisions
which led to its final configuration.
The philosophy behind the progressive evolution of the
aircraft geometry and packaging modules from the baseline
configuration, is explained in detail. The development of
detailed modules'for the estimation of the aircraft
aerodynamics and performance is then presented. A full
description of the investigations into the effects of
canard-delta interference on the aircraft aerodynamics, is
also included. The mathematical content of the aircraft
geometry, packaging, aerodynamics and performance modules is
presented separately in the appendices, in greater detail.
The development and architecture of the Design
Synthesis and graphics programs are finally presented and
the program operation is described with the aid of flow-
charts. A comprehensive user's manual and a design example
are also provided.
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