Aerospace Companies

Phoenix software solutions are used by 7 of the top 10 aerospace companies. Applications include:

Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV)

Assess cost/performance trade-offs to meet program goals and schedule requirements with PHX ModelCenter. Use Phoenix’s solutions to:

  • Perform trade studies and optimization on distributed analysis
  • Use application server-based techniques to host distributed simulations and analysis tools
  • Link simulation and analysis components to build an integrated model
  • Incorporate unique design exploration tools to provide a decision support environment

Example applications:
CAIV Analyis for Future Combat Systems
Phoenix Integration
Discrete System Optimization Using CAIV Techniques With Distributed Analysis Models
Phoenix Integration
Force-on-Force Simulation Integration w/Cost & Logistics Analysis in Support of Complex Systems Studies
Phoenix Integration
Integrating Cost Estimation Into Design and Analysis Using SEER and ACEIT
Phoenix Integration
Strategies for SMART Model Integration
Phoenix Integration

Hypersonic Aircraft

Hypersonics are rockets, missiles, military and commercial aircraft which exceed Mach 5. Achieve the high-level integration and design process automation necessary to create optimal design of high velocity, next-generation aircraft with PHX ModelCenter. Use Phoenix’s solutions to:

  • Automate your design process
  • Eliminate manual data transfer between applications
  • Reduce design cycle time
  • Provide cohesive environment to unify design teams
  • Enable engineers to coordinate data and share design applications over a network of computers

Example application:
Integrated Hypersonics Aeromechanics Tool
Sverdrup, Advatech Pacific, NAWC

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)

Remotely or self-piloted aircraft, UAVs are equipped with cameras, sensors, and communications tools for reconnaissance, intelligence-gathering and combat missions. Support Simulation and Modeling for Acquisition, Requirements and Training (SMART) initiatives by integrating the SMART model for UAV design in PHX ModelCenter. Use Phoenix’s solutions for:

  • Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
  • CAIV studies
  • Modeling & Simulation
  • System optimization
  • Integration with CAD tools
  • Trade study analysis of design geometry

Example applications:
Conceptual Design of a Titan Helicopter and Architecture
Georgia Institute of Technology
Strategies for SMART Model Integration (UAV example)
Phoenix Integration
UCAV Pre-Concept Design White Paper
Phoenix Integration
UCAV Pre-Concept Design Presentation
Phoenix Integration

Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLV)

Designed to perform multiple missions, RLVs costs to access a low earth orbit are significantly reduced. Create a cohesive design environment for numerous software tools, remote locations, and different computing platforms and analyze new concepts in ¼ of the time with PHX ModelCenter. Use Phoenix’s solutions to:

  • Coordinate data and share design applications over a network of computers
  • Automatically link design data
  • Seamlessly integrate with existing applications
  • Yield organized analysis models and mapped design procedures
  • Gain complete control over all your product information