Development of software tools for automation and acceleration of the engineering design process

Author

Harrington, B.W.

Author_Institution

Propulsion & Combustion Center, TRW Inc., Redondo Beach, CA

Volume

4

fYear

1998

fDate

21-28 Mar 1998

Firstpage

265

Abstract

Significant time savings can be realized if design cycle time can be reduced. One approach is to represent algorithms and engineering methodology with software tools, making it more feasible to perform multidisciplinary optimization in a collaborative fashion. This paper describes techniques and lessons learned in the development of software to assist in the conceptual design of integrated space transportation systems. Tools were implemented using C++, object linking technologies, spreadsheets, and relational databases. Ideas for the use of Internet and WWW technologies to complement these tools are also presented

Keywords

C++ language; CAD; aerospace computing; optimisation; relational databases; software tools; spreadsheet programs; user interfaces; C++; Internet; WWW; automation; engineering design; integrated space transportation; multidisciplinary optimization; object linking technologies; relational databases; software tools; spreadsheet; time savings; Acceleration; Automation; Collaborative software; Collaborative tools; Joining processes; Optimization methods; Software algorithms; Software tools; Space technology; Transportation;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Aerospace Conference, 1998 IEEE

Conference_Location

Snowmass at Aspen, CO

ISSN

1095-323X

Print_ISBN

0-7803-4311-5

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/AERO.1998.682198

Filename

682198