updates to FAQ, and some solar changes

jmvegh · Apr 12, 2016 · Apr 17, 2016 · Apr 17, 2016 · Apr 17, 2016 · Apr 17, 2016
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diff --git a/_posts/2015-07-15-Concorde.md b/_posts/2015-07-15-Concorde.md
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ nozzle = SUAVE.Components.Energy.Converters.Expansion_Nozzle()
 ### Mission Segments:
 
 The mission typically flown by Concorde calls for mission segments that are not utilized in the Boeing 737 case. These are mach number dependent, and require different inputs from the segments previously given. 
-The new mission segments are linear mach constant rate (climb and descent). Both require a starting and ending mach number, which will vary linearly in time over the descent. For example check the third climb segment (line 903):
+The new mission segments are linear mach constant rate (climb and descent). Both require a starting and ending mach number, which will vary linearly in time over the descent. For example check the third climb segment (line 894):
 
 
     segment = Segments.Climb.Linear_Mach_Constant_Rate(base_segment)

diff --git a/_posts/2016-05-11-solar_uav_optimization_tutorial.md b/_posts/2016-05-11-solar_uav_optimization_tutorial.md
@@ -9,11 +9,7 @@ permalink: /guides/solar_uav_optimization.html
 
 ## Solar UAV Optimization Tutorial
 
-The purpose of this tutorial is to illustrate a different type of problem. We assume you have gone through the first optimization tutorial: Regional Jet Optimization.
-
-For this case imagine that you are a UAV enthusiast that wants to make a long range UAV for fun. You want to make a UAV that could fly almost all the way across California, San Francisco to San Diego. Why? Because it's for fun, so no payload required or anything fancy.
-
-To keep the battery weight down, you want to slap some solar panels on the wings to see if it helps performance. You also don’t know how big the wings should be, how fast it should fly, or how big the motor should be. But you know you want a big UAV, something that can be seen from the ground when it's at altitude. So you are going to make a 15 lb UAV, or 6.75 kgs.
+The purpose of this tutorial is to illustrate a different type of problem. We assume you have gone through the first optimization tutorial: Regional Jet Optimization. This tutorial 
 
 Your objective is simple; get an airplane to fly from here to there. In fact you can pose that as an optimization problem, with some constraints that govern how it works. There is no requirement to minimize this or maximize that. Of course you could try to minimize something, but you just want something that works for now. Later iterations can do fancier things.
 

diff --git a/_posts/2018-06-15-FAQ.md b/_posts/2018-06-15-FAQ.md
@@ -13,14 +13,48 @@ permalink: /faq.html
 
 Alright, you dove in and now you're stuck. You've come to a good starting point. If this FAQ fails you then we suggest you go through tutorials, maybe our [paper](http://adl.stanford.edu/papers/suave-open-source.pdf), send us a question in the forum, or if all else fails start reading code. Don't worry the code is more readable than most engineering textbooks.
 
+ - [How do I get started?](#how-do-I-get-started?)
+ - [What version of Python should I use?](#what-version-of-python-should-I-use)
+ - [Can I use SUAVE for my own research?](#can-i-use-SUAVE-for-my-own-research)
+ - [How can I contribute](#how-can-I-contribute)
+ - [How can I best get in touch with you?](#how-can-I-best-get-in-touch-with-you)
+ - [I am having trouble with my SUAVE code. Where can I find help?](#I-am-having-trouble-with-my-SUAVE-code-Where-can-I-find-help)
+ - [Where can I see the recent additions to the SUAVE environment?](#Where-can-I-see-the-recent-additions-to-the-SUAVE-environment?)
+ - [Are there plans to make a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?](#Are-there-plans-to-make-a-Graphical-User-Interface)
  - [How can I be more SUAVE?](#how-can-i-be-more-suave)
  - [What can SUAVE do for me?](#What-can-SUAVE-do-for-me)
  - [Will SUAVE change the world?](#will-suave-change-the-world)
  - [Will SUAVE give me super powers?](#will-suave-give-me-super-powers)
 
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+## How do I get started?
+A: 
+
+* Download SUAVE’s current release on our [download](/download/) page. Specific steps and further instructions for additional software requirements are also listed there.* Get familiar with the code using our [guides](guides/). Be sure to start the [BOEING 737 Tutorial](/guides/boeing_737-800.html) for a basic introduction and the Regional Jet Optimization For the optimization tools* Ask any remaining questions on the [forum](/forum)
+## What version of Python should I use?
+A: SUAVE has been proven to work on 32bit versions of Python 2.7.## Can I use SUAVE for my own research?
+A: Yes, you may! Please cite our papers:
+
+- [T. Lukaczyk, A. Wendorff, E. Botero, T. MacDonald, T. Momose, A. Variyar, J. M. Vegh, M. Colonno, T. Economon, J. J. Alonso, T. Orra, C. Ilario, "SUAVE: An Open-Source Environment for Multi-Fidelity Conceptual Vehicle Design", 16th AIAA Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Dallas, TX, June 2015.](http://adl.stanford.edu/papers/suave-open-source.pdf)
+
+- [E. Botero, A. Wendorff, T. MacDonald, A. Variyar, J. M. Vegh, T. Lukaczyk, J. J. Alonso, T. Orra, C. Ilario da Silva. "SUAVE: An Open-Source Environment for Conceptual Vehicle Design and Optimization", 54th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA SciTech 54th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting San Diego, California, USA](http://adl.stanford.edu/papers/suave-optimization.pdf)
+
+## How can I contribute?
+A: We encourage SUAVE users to expand the environment according to their personal interests.  The main areas to be developed are listed - [Here](/develop/#Areas-of-Development). 
+
+## How can I best get in touch with you?
+A: The [forum](/forum) is our main point of contact for SUAVE discussions. 
+
+## I am having trouble with my SUAVE code. Where can I find help?
+A: The [forum](/forum) is your best friend. 
+
+## Where can I see the recent additions to the SUAVE environment?
+A: Go and check the develop branch on our [GitHub site](https://github.com/suavecode/SUAVE).
+
+## Are there plans to make a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?
+A: The core development team is currently not planning on developing one, but you can help! Contact us via the [forum](/forum).
+
 ## How can I be more SUAVE
 A: Try running SUAVE daily. Unpeer reviewed non-statistical unpublished research has shown time and again that SUAVE developers are amazing. That is because they work with SUAVE on a daily basis. This gives them power over aerospace that only super humans posses. In turn that power is manifested in confidence, smoothness, and elegance that every human will adore.