In this Technical Brief we illustrate the efficacy of the Robust Concept Exploration Method as applied to the preliminary design of a turbine lift engine for Advanced Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (ASTOVL) fighter aircraft. This example is defined in collaboration with the Rolls-Royce Atlanta Engineering Group.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Propulsion systems, Turbines, Aircraft, Collaboration, Design, Engines
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