DESIGN, MODEL, AND VIRTUALLY FLY: INVESTIGATION OF THE B-1A CRUISE PERFORMANCE WITH F101 ENGINES COMPARED WITH ITS RE-ENGINED PERFORMANCE USING F119 ENGINES

This paper examines application of AEDSYS and MATLAB design tools to virtually fly an engine in a platform through a mission. The primary objective of this effort was to develop the procedures for this process as an instructional tool. The secondary objective was application of the process to an actual case study, the re-engine of the B-1A. The resulting modular software uses performance data from engine models for the F101, F119, and a cadet designed engine built in AEDSYS; a B-1A drag polar model; as well as atmospheric and geospatial mapping tools available in MATLAB. The resulting simulation provides a relatable means of presenting this complicated information. This tool gives the cadets the opportunity to virtually fly their engine. This visualization gives them full insight into how the integrated system performs. Aside from providing a great means of discussing many aspects for consideration in engine design, it also provides an incentive to develop a higher performance engine through competition.