Solid modeling for rotary wing design at NPS with AutoCAD R13
Authors
Lincoln, Jeffrey S.
Subjects
NA
Advisors
Wood, E. Roberts
Date of Issue
1997-12
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis is intended to be a reference for solid modeling and Computer Aided Design (CAD) tailored specifically for the Naval Postgraduate School's capstone helicopter design course, AA 4306. The goal is to present the use of AutoCAD R13 software as a central design tool throughout the conceptual design phase of the American Helicopter Society (AHS) Graduate Design Competition project. The specifics of AutoCAD that are essential to performing the design project are explored through examples of model construction and lessons learned from the 1997 VIPER design effort. The usage of solid modeling as a design tool for design team integration is investigated. It is intended for this work to allow future classes to acquire sufficient proficiency with Computer Aided Design and solid modeling. Maximizing the practical usage of CAD techniques in a single quarter will provide an improved learning experience in a more realistic design environment.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Aeronautical Engineering
Organization
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
NA
Format
xi, 97 p.;28 cm.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.