Parameterization of Airfoils and Its Application in Aerodynamic Optimization
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This article presents the area of aerodynamic design optimization, and emphasizes the topics of the most intensive current research within this area. Various approaches for shape parameterization, optimization algorithms and metamodelling are briefly explained. A real-world application is presented.
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تاریخ انتشار 2007