9-4. Optimization strategies

Various optimization concepts, from Simplex Method to Genetic Algorithm

Shape populations evaluated and driven toward optimum target function

 

Lift and drag found by CFD analysis for each airfoil shape

Pareto front and drag polar, target function is the ratio Lift/Drag

Selection of individual design results: Useful and extreme design results

Selection of a design result showing shock-free viscous flow

 

2015