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An efficient approach to optimization of real-life 3D aerodynamic shapes for minimum drag is presented. The method allows for substitution of fictitious surfaces for those parts of aircraft which are not subject to modification in the process of design. The approach essentially reduces the geometrical complexity of computational models thus making the optimization of complete aerodynamic configurations practically feasible and, eventually, increasing the accuracy and reliability of optimization. The optimization framework is that of OPTIMAS, the in-house IAI optimization tool based on Genetic Algorithms and full Navier-Stokes computations. The method is illustrated by example of wing shape optimization for the full configuration of generic business jet with close coupled wing-body-nacelle, and vertical/horisontal tails. The results indicate the applicability of the method to practical aerodynamic design.
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Peigin, S., Epstein, B., Gali, S. (2010). Parallel implementation of fictitious surfaces method for aerodynamic shape optimization. In: Tromeur-Dervout, D., Brenner, G., Emerson, D., Erhel, J. (eds) Parallel Computational Fluid Dynamics 2008. Lecture Notes in Computational Science and Engineering, vol 74. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-14438-7_7
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