Aerodynamic coefficients and stability derivatives

Using Digital DATCOM data or input Aerodynamic coefficients, we can simulate an Aircraft model to get its characteristics. But is the opposite way possible, i.e., by importing a Solidworks model of an aircraft, can we determine its Aerodynamic coefficients and stability derivatives using any method?

Answer 1

[Eric Hillsberg]

Hi,

This is not something that is directly supported by MATLAB, however, there are methods to accomplish this. DATCOM is one of them, where a CAD representation can be converted into a DATCOM model. Other methods include CFD, analytical analysis, or other tools.

Eric