Aerodynamic shape design and optimization: Status and trends Article

Dulikravich, GS. (1992). Aerodynamic shape design and optimization: Status and trends . Journal of Aircraft, 29(6), 1020-1026. 10.2514/3.46279

cited authors

  • Dulikravich, GS

abstract

  • A limited number of aerodynamic shape design concepts have been surveyed and an attempt has been made to classify them. Characteristics, both positive and negative, of the more prominent methods were outlined. Future research is expected to concentrate on the use of Navier-Stokes equations and applications to threedimensional configurations. Interdisciplinary constrained optimization is expected to play a more prominent role in the immediate future. Adjoint operator/control theory and its variations are the most promising concepts for interdisciplinary aerodynamic shape design which involves a large number of variables. This theory is expected to constitute the major development area in future research. © 1992 by George S. Dulikravich. Published by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc.

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publication date

  • January 1, 1992

published in

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

start page

  • 1020

end page

  • 1026

volume

  • 29

issue

  • 6