SUAVE  2.5.2
An Aerospace Vehicle Environment for Designing Future Aircraft
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Geometry functions for two dimensional propulsion measurements. More...

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def SUAVE.Methods.Geometry.Two_Dimensional.Cross_Section.Propulsion.compute_turbofan_geometry.compute_turbofan_geometry (turbofan, nacelle)
 

Detailed Description

Geometry functions for two dimensional propulsion measurements.

Function Documentation

◆ compute_turbofan_geometry()

def SUAVE.Methods.Geometry.Two_Dimensional.Cross_Section.Propulsion.compute_turbofan_geometry.compute_turbofan_geometry (   turbofan,
  nacelle 
) 
Estimates the size of nacelle given turbofan properties and rewrites 
nacelle geometry parameters.

Assumptions:

Source:
http://adg.stanford.edu/aa241/AircraftDesign.html

Inputs:
turbofan.sealevel_static_thrust [N]

Outputs:
   nacelle.diameter             [m]
   areas.wetted                 [m^2]
turbofan.   
   engine_length                [m] 

Properties Used:
N/A