Simulation-driven Aerodynamic Design Using Variable-fidelity Models

Leifsson, Leifur (Editor)/ Koziel, Slawomir

ISBN 10: 1783266287 / ISBN 13: 9781783266289

Published by Imperial College Pr, 2015

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350 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Simulation-driven Aerodynamic Design Using Variable-fidelity Models
• Publisher: Imperial College Pr
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1783266287
• ISBN 13: 9781783266289
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

Computer simulations is a fundamental tool of the design process in many engineering disciplines including aerospace engineering. However, although high-fidelity numerical models are accurate, they can be computationally expensive with evaluation time for a single design as long as hours, days or even weeks. Simulation-driven design using conventional optimization techniques may be therefore prohibitive.

This book explores the alternative: performing computationally efficient design using surrogate-based optimization, where the high-fidelity model is replaced by its computationally cheap but still reasonably accurate representation: a surrogate. The emphasis is on physics-based surrogates. Application-wise, the focus is on aerodynamics and the methods and techniques described in the book are demonstrated using aerodynamic shape optimization cases. Applications in other engineering fields are also demonstrated.

State-of-the-art techniques and a depth of coverage never published before make this a unique and essential book for all researchers working in aerospace and other engineering areas and dealing with optimization, computationally expensive design problems, and simulation-driven design.