The design and analysis of airbreathing hypersonic vehicles is discussed. I
ndividual discipline methods as well as the extensive interactions among th
e disciplines are described. Examples of the use of HOLIST, a framework cur
rently in development to modularly integrate the analysis methods for use i
n design and optimization, are given along with plans for further developme
nt. (C) 1999. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.