Hi Curt,
A conic curve is based off of a parabala type curve, so yes a cone is involved, though a conic curve is a type of analytical curve..

Conic curves and RHO values were used to design "airfoils"..... FOr a wing, you could have your "exacting measurements".

And as Michael said, I wouldnt want to try to reverse it, though from what I saw in your link, you should be just creating this stuff in MoI, from the start!