A review of aircraft wing mass estimation methods

Odeh Dababneh, Timoleon Kipouros

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    Abstract

    In this paper, the current state of the art of aircraft wing mass estimation methods is reviewed. The phases of aircraft design and the development process are discussed. The open literature on the subject of wing mass estimation methods and their applications in the aerospace industry is discussed, and relevant data are presented to provide the reader with background information on the field. Special attention is given to classifications of wing mass estimation methods. Current challenges and technological difficulties in wing mass estimation methods are identified, and perspectives are drawn and used to propose several key ideas for future research in the field.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)256-266
    JournalAerospace Science and Technology
    Volume72
    Issue numberJanuary 2018
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 8 Nov 2017

    Keywords

    • Wing mass estimation
    • Aircraft design process
    • Empirical methods

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