Automatic cabin virtualization based on preliminary aircraft design data

Abstract Preliminary aircraft design and cabin are essential well-established steps within the product development cycle for modern passenger aircraft. In practice, execution usually takes place sequentially, with preliminary defining a basic layout detail implementation following in subsequent step. To enable higher fidelity assessment of early process—for example by means virtual reality applications—this paper proposes an interface, which can derive detailed 3D geometry fuselage from data provided Common Parametric Aircraft Configuration Schema (CPACS). This is key step towards integration analysis automated collaborative chains, not only terms comfort, but also manufacturability or crash safety. Like TiGL Geometry Library CPACS, interface presented acts as parameter engine, translates CPACS into CAD using Open Cascade Technology library. However, scope expanded significantly, albeit explicit focus on fuselage, including more details such extruded frame stringer profiles floor structures. Furthermore, advanced knowledge management techniques employed to detect augment missing data. For applications, triangulated representations be established exchange formats, creating common visualization platforms. Additionally, new evolution definition schema presented, incorporate models components seats sidewall panels enabling immersive mock-ups.