MDAO-NextGen: Developing next generation multi-disciplinary design, analysis and optimization capabilities for next generation aircraft

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This project will develop a new generation of multidisciplinary design, analysis and optimization (MDAO) capabilities essential for the development of next generation aircraft. Next generation aircraft are characterized through increasing electrification: more electrical sub-systems, hybrid-electric or distributed propulsion (HEDP). Certifiability and maintainability of these new configurations are critical to a potential commercial success. This project will investigate novel system architecting methodologies, using model-based systems engineering and model-based safety assessment and a novel conceptual design thermal analysis capability. In particular, the integration between aircraft-level propulsion system architectures and non-propulsive power system architectures will be addressed. These new capabilities will allow trade-offs that have not been possible to date. Therefore, this project will greatly increase Canadian savoir-faire, but also build strong international collaboration through the European Union funded AGILE4.0 project.