density_comp.py

class openconcept.atmospherics.density_comp.DensityComp(**kwargs)

Bases: ExplicitComponent

This component computes density from pressure and temperature.

Adapted from: J.P. Jasa, J.T. Hwang, and J.R.R.A. Martins: Design and Trajectory Optimization of a Morphing Wing Aircraft 2018 AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference; AIAA SciTech Forum, January 2018

Inputs:

  • fltcond|p (float) – Pressure at flight condition (vector, Pa)

  • fltcond|T (float) – Temperature at flight condition (vector, K)

Outputs:

fltcond|rho (float) – Density at flight condition (vector, kg/m^3)

Options:

num_nodes (int) – Number of analysis points to run, i.e. length of vector inputs (scalar, dimensionless)