This book introduces a stability and control methodology named AeroMech capable of sizing the
primary control effectors of fixed wing subsonic to hypersonic designs of conventional and
unconventional configuration layout. Control power demands are harmonized with static-
dynamic- and maneuver stability requirements while taking the six-degree-of-freedom trim
state into account. The stability and control analysis solves the static- and dynamic equations
of motion combined with non-linear vortex lattice aerodynamics for analysis. The true
complexity of addressing subsonic to hypersonic vehicle stability and control during the
conceptual design phase is hidden in the objective to develop a generic (vehicle configuration
independent) methodology concept. The inclusion of geometrically asymmetric aircraft layouts
in addition to the reasonably well-known symmetric aircraft types contributes significantly to
the overall technical complexity and level of abstraction. The first three chapters describe
the preparatory work invested along with the research strategy devised thereby placing strong
emphasis on systematic and thorough knowledge utilization. The engineering-scientific method
itself is derived throughout the second half of the book. This book offers a unique aerospace
vehicle configuration independent (generic) methodology and mathematical algorithm. The
approach satisfies the initial technical quest: How to develop a 'configuration stability &
control' methodology module for an advanced multi-disciplinary aerospace vehicle design
synthesis environment that permits consistent aerospace vehicle design evaluations?
