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Multi–Disciplinary Optimization for the Conceptual Design of Innovative Aircraft Configurations

Luigi Morino¹, Giovanni Bernardini¹, Franco Mastroddi²

1 Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica e Industriale, Università “Roma Tre,” Via Vasca Navale 79, I-00146 Rome, Italy
2 Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale e Astronautica, Università “La Sapienza,” Via Eudossiana 16, I-00184 Rome, Italy.

Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences 2006, 13(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.3970/cmes.2006.013.001

Abstract

The paper presents an overview of recent work by the authors and their collaborators on multi--disciplinary optimization for conceptual design, based on the integrated modeling of structures, aerodynamics, and aeroelasticity. The motivation for the work is the design of innovative aircraft configurations, and is therefore first--principles based, since in this case the designer cannot rely upon past experience. The algorithms used and the philosophy behind the choices are discussed.

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