The Application of Pareto Frontier Methods in the Multidisciplinary Wing Design of a Generic Modern Military Delta Aircraft

Abstract

As a partner in the EC Framework IV "FRONTIER" project, DERA has investigated the application of a genetic algorithm (GA) and Pareto frontier methods to optimize the trade-off between multiple design objectives. A Pareto frontier is defined as the limit of design space beyond which one attribute of a design cannot be improved without detriment to another. DERA has applied the software produced within the project to the multidisciplinary design of the wing of a generic modern military delta aircraft, to trade-off the conflicting design requirements of range and agility. This paper recounts DERA's experience of the methods as an approach to the solution of a trial multidisciplinary design and optimization (MDO) problem together with some of the results produced. Details of the software produced within the project are provided, along with conclusions and recommendations from its use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADP010510

Entities

People

  • John C. Harris
  • Steven V. Fenwick

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Wings
  • Aircrafts
  • Algorithms
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Genetic Algorithms
  • Graphical User Interface
  • High Lift
  • Leading Edges
  • Military Aircraft
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Optimization
  • Shock Waves
  • User Interface

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Machine Learning Algorithms
  • Biotechnology
  • Space