Course Overview:

A comprehensive workshop on aircraft design and analysis. Students will delve into the principles of Aircraft Modelling and Low Fidelity CFD analysis using NASA’s Open VSP software.

Course Description:

The Juno Workshop, conducted by Ozhli Academy of Science, offers a comprehensive two-day program designed to provide participants with a unique hands-on experience in commercial aircraft design and analysis. Focused on utilizing NASA’s Open VSP and VSP Aero software, the workshop not only imparts theoretical knowledge but emphasizes practical skills crucial for preliminary aircraft design.

Instructor Information:

Instructor Name: Kadhal Perumaan B
Qualification: M. Tech Aerospace Engineering
Expertise: Computer Aided Drafting & Designing, Industrial Simulations & Analysis (CFD, Structural, Thermal), Industry Automation (PLC programming), Materials & Structures.

Course Format:

Offline, Live, Interactive, Research Based

Duration and Schedule:

The Program Lasts for two days which is divided into four sessions:
Session 1: Aircraft Design Selection Process and Performance Calculation
· In-depth understanding of the selection process for individual aircraft components.
· Significance of mission variable parameters like fuselage length, engine layout, and tail shape.
· Enjoyable activities using stationary resources to reinforce concepts.
· Performance calculation of Airbus A380, ensuring a practical application of theoretical knowledge.
Session 2: Modelling & CFD Analysis of Airbus A380
· Practical application of Open VSP code for 3D modeling of the Airbus A380.
· Visualization of Pressure distribution using Vortex lattice method and Panel method.
· Parasite Drag analysis for a detailed understanding of aerodynamics.
· Research work and assignments to enhance analytical skills and configuration selection based on mission profile.
Session 3: Modelling & CFD Analysis of Boeing B787-800 & Embraer ERJ 190 E2
· Application of Open VSP code for 3D modeling of Boeing B787-800 & Embraer ERJ 190 E2.
· Visualization of Pressure distribution using Vortex lattice method and Panel method.
· Parasite Drag analysis for different aircraft configurations.
Session 4: Critical Evaluation and Presentation on Research Work
· Critical evaluation of obtained results and their impact on aircraft performance.
· Comparison with calculations from Session 1 for a comprehensive assessment.
· Presentation on research work, enhancing students’ soft skills and communication abilities.

Who Should Take This Course:
This Course is ideal for the students of Aeronautical Engineering (preferably 2nd Year students).

Benefits of Taking This Course:

The Course helps the students learn about preliminary aircraft design. The preliminary aircraft design process is an important step in the overall aircraft design process because it helps to establish the basic configuration of the aircraft, as well as the key performance and operational characteristics. This process helps to identify and evaluate potential design solutions, and to narrow down the options to the most promising ones. It also helps to identify and assess the trade-offs between different design choices, such as weight, performance, cost, and manufacturability. Individual Copy of the software and Manual (Preferably digital) will be given to the students. Along with the Aircraft Design Data’s which is Licensed under Creative Commons attribution. Furthermore, students’ stage fright will be minimized with the aid of presentations delivered by the students. As an outcome, this workshop will combine theoretical calculations with real-world solutions. The hands-on experience with the software provides students with a distinct working experience than traditional CAD & CAE software.

Prerequisites:
Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of aeronautical engineering concepts. Familiarity with aircraft components and fundamental aerodynamics principles is recommended. Additionally, a basic proficiency in using computer-aided design (CAD) software would be advantageous.

Materials and Resources:
Participants needed to download and install a software in their computer through this link.