07 December 2012 Analysis of a 'flying wing' Aerodynamic
analysis of a 'flying wing' or blended wing body; the colours
indicate the pressure distribution. DLR (CC-BY 3.0). 'Box wing'
geometry In the futuristic 'box wing' geometry, two wings unite
above the fuselage. Many disciplines are involved in the design
and development of an aircraft. To obtain the best combination
of wings, fuselage and engines, researchers must work closely
together and share their expertise effectively. To support the
cooperation of various aviation experts, scientists at the
German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und
Raumfahrt; DLR) have developed the software tools CPACS (Common
Parametric Aircraft Configuration Schema) and RCE (Remote
Component Environment). These bring together aircraft engineers
from various disciplines at a virtual table. During a symposium
held from the 4–6 December 2012, researchers gathered in Hamburg
to deal with the design of future generations of aircraft. NASA,
Boeing, Airbus and Cassidian