diff --git a/docs/documentation/sizing/landing_gear_design/getting-started.md b/docs/documentation/sizing/landing_gear_design/getting-started.md index 6bdeea4e2ff6a7ad6ce3fe14e62494b162ad2c25..e22039d80ab2f997084e903c7ee737802e0a36ce 100644 --- a/docs/documentation/sizing/landing_gear_design/getting-started.md +++ b/docs/documentation/sizing/landing_gear_design/getting-started.md @@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ This section will guide you through the necessary steps to get the _landing\_gea It is assumed that you have the `UNICADO package` installed including the executables and UNICADO libraries. Generally, we use two files to set or configure modules in UNICADO: + - The aircraft exchange file (or _acXML_) includes - data related inputs (e.g., configuration type) and - data related outputs (e.g., component design data). @@ -42,6 +43,7 @@ _landing\_gear\_design_ can be single executed without the execution of any othe - ... --> The following data should be available in the _acXML_ (2. and 3. are optional): + 1. Requirements and specifications - Design specification - Configuration information @@ -97,6 +99,7 @@ The following data should be available in the _acXML_ (2. and 3. are optional): The _configXML_ is structured into two blocks: the control and program settings. The control settings are standardized in UNICADO and will not be described in detail here. But to get started, you have to change at least + - the `aircraft_exchange_file_name` and `aircraft_exchange_file_directory` to your respective settings, - the `console_output` at least to `mode_1`, and - the `plot_output` to false (or define `inkscape_path` and `gnuplot_path`). @@ -166,6 +169,7 @@ The landing gear library contains files that are necessary to generate a valid l #### Tire list The EASA ETSO (European Technical Standard Order) tire list (`EASA_ETSO_tire_list_2022.xml`) contains data on several nose and main landing gear tires. The following values are provided: + - Tire size - Diameters - Rated pressure, speed, load, and ply