aerodynamic analysis

Simultaneous surrogate modeling and dimension reduction using unsupervised learning. Application to parametric wing shape optimization

This paper presents a machine-learning-based approach that enables simultaneous surrogate modeling and dimension reduction and applies it to aerodynamic parametric shape optimization.  Aerodynamic shape optimization is a crucial process in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy.  It involves iteratively improving the properties of a system by evaluating an objective function and driving its minimization or maximization using an optimization algorithm.  However, the evaluation of aerodynamic objective functions requires computationally

Robust shape optimization using artificial neural networks based surrogate modeling for an aircraft wing

Aerodynamic shape optimization is a very active area of research that faces the challenges of highly demanding Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) problems, optimization with Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) as constraints, and the appropriate treatment of uncertainties.  This includes the development of robust design methodologies that are computationally efficient while maintaining the desired level of accuracy in the optimization process.  This paper addresses aerodynamic shape optimization problems involving uncertain operating conditions.  After a review of pos