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Abstract

Optimization of wing shapes for aerodynamic performance is presented using a combination of particle swarm method and surrogate models. The wing shape deformations are parameterized using free form deformation together with wing twist. The developed strategy is applied to the lift-constrained drag minimization of Onera M6 wing.

Keywords

Particle Swarm Optimization, Free Form Deformation, Wing twist parameterization, Surrogate Models, Shape optimization.

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Chauhan, D., Praveen, C., & Duvigneau, R. (2023). Wing Shape Optimization Using FFD and Twist Parameterization. Journal of Aerospace Sciences and Technologies, 62(4), 225–230. https://doi.org/10.61653/joast.v62i4.2010.508

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