Aerodynamic shape optimization must consider multiple flight conditions to obtain designs
that perform well in a range of situations. However, multipoint studies have relied on …

The paper proposes the combination of physics-based surrogate models, adaptive sampling
of the design space and evolutionary optimization towards the solution of aerodynamic …

In this paper, a computationally efficient multifidelity local search algorithm for aerodynamic
design optimization is presented. In this paper's approach, direct optimization of a …

This paper presents an investigation into the influence of shape parameterization and
dimensionality on the optimization of a benchmark case described by the American Institute …

A gradient-based multistart method based on a set of 17 to 33 random initial geometries is
used to examine the risk associated with multimodality when applying gradient-based …

This paper presents an investigation into the influence of shape parameterisation and
dimensionality on the optimisation of a benchmark case described by the AIAA Aerodynamic …

Problems in three-dimensional aerodynamic shape optimization can produce complex
design spaces due to the nonlinear physics of the Navier–Stokes equations and the large …

Subdivision curves are defined as the limit of a recursive application of a subdivision rule to
an initial set of control points. This intrinsically provides a hierarchical set of control polygons …