Computerized Flight Vehicle Synthesis
H. H. Hilton*
University of Illinois

An overall systems concept using an integrated approach incorporating basic aerodynamic, guidance, control, propulsion, and structural principles is being used to develop comprehensive generalized simulation computer programs for flight vehicle synthesis. The purpose is to develop educational and research tools to be used in the teaching of and research in flight vehicle synthesis and optimization. Current capabilities include space vehicle flight programs, airplane missions, various structural programs to determine minimum weight and optimum construction, and printed and terminal graphical output on Calcomp. Interactive plotting programs for graphical display of computational results have been developed and are operational.