5/16/2018 国上清庆大坐 Overview of Lectures 国上清大学 0.Overview 14/15 Performance(a,b) 16.Aircraft certification 2.Overall configuration 17.Aviation economics weight estimation 18.System integration and estimation configuration management Aircraft Design Fuselage design 19.Multidisciplinary design 6/7/8 Aerodynamic design(a,b,c) ootimization (飞行器设计) .hat and ing 20.Military aircraft design-overview 21.Environmental issues 10.Landing gear and Aircraft systems 22.Design skills 11.Power plant Wenbin Song 12.Stability and control School of Aeronautics and Astronautics 13.Loads,materials and structures oorornenin ong Overview 国上活美大坐 Objectives 国上清大坐 Objectives and introduction to optimization Basic background knowledge on numerical optimizations Basic procedures in optimization -Optimization aloorithms Optimization methods -Problem formulation Single variable methods -Solution methods and strateaies -Multivariable methods Engineering application of optimization -Handling of constraints -Application of basic algorithms in simple engineering design problems -Multi-objective optimization Complex optimization problem solving using combination of algorithms Engineering optimization using CAD/FEM/CFD -Aircraft conceptual design using multidisciplinary design optimization Multidisciplinary analysis and optimization (MDO) Aircraft design using MDO rrogate modeling -Robust design -HPC,Grid Computing and beyond oerandenn ong Introduction to Optimization 图上洋大峰 General Framework 国上洋大学 An optimization problem can be defined as Computational simulations becomes increasingly accurate (and computationl demanding) Minimize f(x).i=1.....P. Coupled with parametric modeling and numerical optimization subject to gi(x刘≥0.j=1..人 0 methods proved valuable in design innovation and improvements hs(x)=0,k=1.·,K where xis a vector containingn design variables,and P.J and K are the Grid Generation number of objectives,inequality and equality constraints.respectively An example optimization problem definition Optimization t Algorithms ssing Aidfoil optimization (1)Representation of airfoils nulation-based Design Optimizatior 月，≥a.12-thicknessconstraint rslty-Dr.V(enbin Song 1
5/16/2018 1 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Shanghai Jiao Tong University swb@sjtu.edu.cn Aircraft Design （飞行器设计） © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Overview of Lectures 0. Overview 1. Introduction 2. Overall configuration 3. Preliminary weight estimation 4. Refined weight estimation 5. Fuselage design 6/7/8 Aerodynamic design(a, b, c) 9. Thrust/Weight ratio and wing loading 10.Landing gear and Aircraft systems 11.Power plant 12.Stability and control 13.Loads, materials and structures 14/15 Performance(a, b) 16.Aircraft certification 17.Aviation economics 18.System integration and configuration management 19.Multidisciplinary design optimization 20.Military aircraft design – overview 21.Environmental issues 22.Design skills © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Overview • Objectives and introduction to optimization • Basic procedures in optimization • Optimization methods – Single variable methods – Multivariable methods – Handling of constraints – Multi-objective optimization • Engineering optimization using CAD/FEM/CFD • Multidisciplinary analysis and optimization (MDO) • Aircraft design using MDO • Advanced topics – Surrogate modeling – Robust design – HPC, Grid Computing and beyond 3 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Objectives • Basic background knowledge on numerical optimizations – Optimization algorithms – Problem formulation – Solution methods and strategies • Engineering application of optimization – Application of basic algorithms in simple engineering design problems – Complex optimization problem solving using combination of algorithms – Aircraft conceptual design using multidisciplinary design optimization 4 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Introduction to Optimization • An optimization problem can be defined as 5 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics General Framework • Computational simulations becomes increasingly accurate (and computational demanding) • Coupled with parametric modeling and numerical optimization methods proved valuable in design innovation and improvements 6 Parametric Models Grid Generation CFD Analysis Structural Analysis etc. Post- Processing Optimization Algorithms Geometry Grid File Flow data Objective Functions Design Variables Simulation-based Design Optimization Results
5/16/2018 Airfoil Optimization-Step 1 园上声克大学 Airfoil Optimization -Step 2 国上清大学 Parametric definition of geometries Formulate the function f(x)to calculate the aerodynamic -A set of control points (x,y)can be used to define the airfoil geometry coefficient Cr and Co,for given geometry (defined by x) -Usually,this involves the running of some CFD code E Then the aim is to ◆ t satisfy the objectives and constraints There are mam different choices on ce tation-make sure the mos appropriate is used Airfoil Optimization Step 3 圈上活大坐 Basic Procedures Using Optimization 园上活道大整 Couple the objective functions f(x)with optimization code,such as fminbnd in MATLAB ctk edge on the problem Decide what are the most suitable methods to start with Trial runs using different methods Formulating optimization strategy using combinations of methods Analyze the results including final objectives,constraints Decide whether results are satisfactory Re-run using different methods Optimization Methods 圈上洋文大学 Single Variable Methods 园上海发大坐 A variety of methods and software packages Returns local optimal solutions GUI Difficult for multimodal Scripting problems -Toolkits ·Other issues -Continuous or discrete variables Interior or boundary optima 。Methods n section search; and Camp9 Optimization Use of MATLAB fmminbnd function for Ackley test function minimization http://www-fp.mcs.anL.gov/otc/Guide/OptWeb/index.html Shanghal Jlao Tong Unkersty-Dr.Wenbin Song rslty-Dr.V(enbin Song 2
5/16/2018 2 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Airfoil Optimization – Step 1 • Parametric definition of geometries – A set of control points (x, y) can be used to define the airfoil geometry – By varying the (x, y), different shapes can be generated, for example, only y is varied – Then the aim is to choose one that best satisfy the objectives and constraints 7 There are many different choices on geometry parameterization – make sure the most appropriate is used © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Airfoil Optimization – Step 2 8 • Formulate the function 𝑓 𝒙 to calculate the aerodynamic coefficient 𝐶 and 𝐶, for given geometry (defined by 𝒙) – Usually, this involves the running of some CFD code © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Airfoil Optimization – Step 3 9 • Couple the objective functions 𝒇 𝒙 with optimization code, such as fminbnd in MATLAB © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Basic Procedures Using Optimization 10 Problem formulation • Decide what are the objectives, design variables, constraints • Bounds for design variables • Collect knowledge on the problem Method Selection • Decide what are the most suitable methods to start with • Trial runs using different methods • Formulating optimization strategy using combinations of methods Result Analysis • Analyze the results including final objectives, constraints • Decide whether results are satisfactory • Re-run using different methods © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Optimization Methods • A variety of methods and software packages – GUI – Scripting – Toolkits 11 http://www-fp.mcs.anl.gov/otc/Guide/OptWeb/index.html © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Single Variable Methods • Returns local optimal solutions • Difficult for multimodal problems • Other issues – Continuous or discrete variables – Interior or boundary optima • Methods: – Golden section search; – Davis, Swann, and Campey Method (DSC) 12 Use of MATLAB fminbnd function for Ackley test function minimization
5/16/2018 Multivariable Methods 圆上活大学 Evolutionary Methods 国上清大学 Sinale-variable methods can be extended into multiple variables. Population-based methods,inspired by biological evolution: and often used as a tool in multivariable methods to find direction reproduction,mutation, of the search(line search) Ior near-global solutions, Multivariable methods espec nctions -Quasi-Newton But suffers one big problem: -DFP (Davidon,Fletcher and Powell) slow and premature convergence 。Solutions: -Direct Search -Hybrid with other efficient -Hill Climbing gradient-based methods oorn enin Song Handling of Constraints 圆上活文大些 Dealing with Multiple Objectives(I) 圈上活大整 Eliminate as many constraints as possible using constraint The first type of approach is based on weighted sum method analysis 。 Use of peatwhichmfd bjtve function considering the extent to which the constra- Up=U6)+r∑h+r∑Kg,》 e if 30 吻=∑wf 0fg>0 Multi-objective approach optimization process. -Use of multi-objective optimization approach by treating each constraint as an objective function oerandenn ong Dealing with Multiple Objectives(II) 圆上洋道大坐 Dealing with Multiple Objectives()上ǐi大Y The second type of approach is based on multi-objective methods Methods to obtain Prato-front Pareto front optimization weighted methods,by varying the weight coefficients ev Definition 1.Vector f(x)s f(x).ff(x)f)=1...P and 之 nx(x Strength Pareto GA (SPGA) Definition 2.Solndion x dominates)f). 0 NSGA-II。 0.8 0 N0.6 04 02 rslty-Dr.V(enbin Song 0g0204,96081 3
5/16/2018 3 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Multivariable Methods • Single-variable methods can be extended into multiple variables, and often used as a tool in multivariable methods to find direction of the search (line search) • Multivariable methods – Quasi-Newton – DFP (Davidon, Fletcher and Powell) – BFGS (Broyden, Fletcher, Goldfarb, and Shanno) – Direct Search – Hill Climbing 13 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Evolutionary Methods • Population-based methods, inspired by biological evolution: reproduction, mutation, recombination and selection • Performs better in locating global or near-global solutions, especially for multimode functions • But suffers one big problem: slow and premature convergence • Solutions: – Hybrid with other efficient gradient-based methods 14 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Handling of Constraints • Eliminate as many constraints as possible using constraint analysis • Use of penalty functions, which is a modified objective function considering the extent to which the constraints are violated. • Multi-objective approach – Use of multi-objective optimization approach by treating each constraint as an objective function 15 p i i U U x r h r g © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Dealing with Multiple Objectives (I) • The first type of approach is based on weighted sum method • Solving multi-objective optimization problems using decision making and optimization methods – Converting into single objective problem via weighted sum of multiple objectives 𝑜𝑏𝑗 = 𝑤𝑓 – where, 𝑤s are the weight coefficients for the 𝑓s are objectives, weights can be fixed before optimization, or varied during the optimization process. – Prior knowledge can be built into the selection of weights, therefore, it is a process consisting of decision making followed by optimization 16 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Dealing with Multiple Objectives(II) • The second type of approach is based on multi-objective methods • Pareto front optimization – Pareto front is the set of all non-dominated solutions, Pareto optimization is the process of finding an approximation to the PF. – Domination 17 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Dealing with Multiple Objectives (III) • Methods to obtain Prato-front – weighted methods, by varying the weight coefficients – Population-based evolutionary methods • NSGA-II • Strength Pareto GA (SPGA) • PESA (Pareto Envelope-based Selection Algorithm • etc. 18
5/16/2018 圆上活文大华 Geometry modeling in aerospace 国上清大学 nacelle,etc.- geometry defined prim direction 外设用 及流叶中可华北设D SIMULATION-BASED DESIGN OPTIMIZATION 藏儿：始设用 General procedures for aircraft geometry definition oorornenin ong Airfoil Parameterization-revisit 国上活美大坐 Forward Fuselage and Wing-body fairing Parameterization 园上活道大整 ·Two examples Y V B-Splime oernan enn ng 图上洋大峰 Wingbody/nacelle/pylon integration上音t大￥ Airframe/Engine Installation 考虑因素 ·发动机系统 聘应面方法 15个样本点 机结构 。吊挂结构 一4个位置参数 ·起落架 机网3nK位置 全局寻优方法 ·系统营路布置 -9个控制面 ·献振 一每个创面14个控制点 几何问题 参数化方法 3个控制面 -10个参数 rslty-Dr.V(enbin Song 4
5/16/2018 4 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics SIMULATION-BASED DESIGN OPTIMIZATION 19 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Geometry modeling in aerospace • Wing Geometry: airfoils, wing, rotor, propeller, tails, canard, pylon, nacelle, etc. – geometry defined primarily along the streamwise direction • Fuselage: fuselage section, revolving bodies, duct, pipe, missile body, nacelle, etc. – geometry defined by cross-section shape 20 General procedures for aircraft geometry definition © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Airfoil Parameterization - revisit © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Forward Fuselage and Wing-body fairing Parameterization • Two examples 22 机头 机翼 平尾 垂尾 小翼 翼身整流罩 滑轨整流罩 机身 增升装置 短舱、挂架 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Airframe/Engine Installation 考虑因素 • 发动机系统 • 机翼结构 • 吊挂结构 • 起落架 • 轮胎爆破 • 系统管路布置 • 颤振 短舱机身干扰边界线 机翼KinK位置 短舱离地高度 侧风起降边界线 地面线 几何问题 通过建模 形成约束 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics • 参数化方法 − 3个控制剖面 − 10个参数 • 全局寻优方法 − 9个控制剖面 − 每个剖面14个控制点 • 响应面方法 − 15个样本点 − 4个位置参数 Wingbody/nacelle/pylon integration 工程实用的 集成的一体化 气动设计方法
5/16/2018 圆上活文大华 MDO Developments 国上清大学 Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization ed str namic optimization MDO has been growing since 90s and coupled analysis is being increasingly adopted to tackle -Nonlinear interactions between disciplines -Increased complexities and fidelities of discipline models .MDO benefited from e ng comp Flexible AIRCRAFT MULTIDISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION oorornenin ong orn enin Song Aircraft Aerodynamic Design 圈上活大坐 A Typical MDO Process(DLR) 园上活道大整 Initial Design Variables Elements in MDO process Updated Design Variables Multi-Disciplinary Analysis tural Mechanics DLR Mesh Fight Mechanics Mission Analysis A1A4-2007-1857(LR:A1AA-2007-150DLR 8 System Perspective-Airbus view 图上洋文通大学 Optimal Conceptual Sizing of Aircraft 园上洋文大学 MDO is an integrated process building and management 性能 用 CAE Modr 市场分析 气动 总体设计 结构 评结与优化 始值 参数 ENGINEERING TOOLBOX 系桃 最优方案 航 Ref aero135 Shanghal Jao Tong Unkersty-Dr.Wenbin Song 0 5
5/16/2018 5 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics AIRCRAFT MULTIDISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION 25 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics MDO Developments • Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization – Started from decoupled structural and aerodynamic optimization – Based on the coupling of CAE tools and numerical optimization • MDO has been growing since 90s and coupled analysis is being increasingly adopted to tackle – Nonlinear interactions between disciplines – Increased complexities and fidelities of discipline models • MDO benefited from – Increasing computing power – Flexible and expandable process integration method 26 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Aircraft Aerodynamic Design 27 Parametric Model Geometry Definition Structural OptimizationPerformance Evaluation Aerodynamics Stability and Control Propulsion Optimizer Induced Drag Friction and Form Drag Wave Drag Interference Drag Offline CFD Analysis Offline Aeroelasticity Initial Design Variables Objective Function, Constraints Drag Weight Updated Design Variables © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics A Typical MDO Process (DLR) • Elements in MDO process 28 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics System Perspective – Airbus view • MDO is an integrated process building and management 29 Ref: aero135 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Optimal Conceptual Sizing of Aircraft 30 气动 结构 推进 系统 环境 评估与优化 总体设计 参数 初始值 最优方案 适航 重量 费用 性能 市场分析
5/16/2018 Multi-Disciplinary Optimization 园上清大学 Multidisciplinary Optimization 国上活大学 Areas to consider Building a reliable parametric model ecaused by data ransport ececimoeauemeashomheremtdscpines- Managing the use of models of different fidelity Simple,effic ent,empirical models based on past experiences RANS-based flow equations Beam modeis for the wing or a FEM-based model 92-2000.NASA,High Speed Civil Transport Aireraft Design /enbin Song MDO Future 圈上活大坐 国上清支大峰 MDO has been growing since 90s and coupled analysis and design is being increasingly adopted,but -A MDO problem with over 200 variables still a challenge -Value based design methodology -Multi-phvsics simulation models Full envelop simulation still some way to go representation and machine leaming add intelligence ign process Design n sbeyond theuseof of desi s in steering the process through visualization ADVANCED TOPICS for example oeran Wen ong MDO Challenges 图上洋大峰 Use of Surrogate Modeling 园上海发大坐 Increasing computational cost What are surrogate models Time constraints Increased number of ·Budget constraints .fast tu-around parameters(hundreds) Increased interactions Why using surrogate models has become popular between disciplines Simulation codes (CFD/FEM)have become too time-consuming to run, (aeroservelasticity,control- even on HPC computers aero-structure) Increasingly distributed team Uncertainties in the modeling Improving the efficiency of the process Surrogate modeling Uncertainty modeling ShanghalJao Tong.Wenbn erslty-Dr.V(enbin Song 35 6
5/16/2018 6 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Multi-Disciplinary Optimization • Areas to consider – Building a reliable parametric model – Use of a master model to resolve inconsistencies caused by data exchange between different software packages – Resolution of conflict requirements from different disciplines – concurrent optimization • Managing the use of models of different fidelity – Simple, efficient, empirical models based on past experiences – RANS-based flow equations – Beam models for the wing or a FEM-based model 31 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Multidisciplinary Optimization 32 1992-2000, NASA, High Speed Civil Transport Aircraft Design © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics MDO Future • MDO has been growing since 90s and coupled analysis and design is being increasingly adopted, but – A MDO problem with over 200 variables still a challenge – Value based design methodology – Multi-physics simulation models – Full envelop simulation still some way to go • Knowledge representation and machine learning add intelligence to the design process – Design rules should be better codified, which is beyond the use of traditional simulation-based models – Coupling of decision making tools and optimization – embedding optimization algorithms at multiple levels – Role of design engineers in steering the process through visualization techniques, for example 33 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics ADVANCED TOPICS 34 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics MDO Challenges • Increased model fidelity (panel RANS LES) • Increased number of parameters (hundreds) • Increased interactions between disciplines (aeroservelasticity, controlaero-structure) • Increasingly distributed team • Uncertainties in the modeling • Increasing computational cost • Time constraints • Budget constraints 35 Improving the efficiency of the process Surrogate modeling Uncertainty modeling © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Use of Surrogate Modeling • What are surrogate models – Approximate mathematic functions or low accuracy, fast turn-around simulation models • Why using surrogate models has become popular – Simulation codes (CFD/FEM) have become too time-consuming to run, even on HPC computers 36
5/16/2018 Types of Surrogate Models 园上活大学 Use of Surrogate in Optimization 国上清大学 o Types of surrogate models Global/local surrogate models Polynomial approximation Update of surrogate models Artificial Neural Network(Radial Basis Functions,RBF) Hybrid surrogate models Intelligent use of surrogate,fo .Gaussian process based methods(Kriging.DACE) 密 Space mapping Hybrid methods ●Procedures: Sampling using design of experiments (DOE) Choosing a type of surrogate Construction of surrogates to fit the data Model validation 包应▣ Model update > o Wenbn Son Sources for Uncertainty and Robust Analysis and Optimization 圈上活大坐 Approaches for Tackling Uncertainty 国上清道大坐 Methodologies that deal with uncertainties will be crucial to Soen EX124S further improve the quality of design Sources for uncertainties Robust analysis and optimization involves identification of .Materials uncertainty sourc es.characterization of uncertainties .Geometry mathematical modeling,analysis methods .Operating conditios .Loads.etc 0 Approaches for tackling uncertainties Monte Carlo 4 Statistical approach,Bayes principle Remdl-0f Erret Optimisation models under An Example Test Function-AM/FM Uncertainties 图上洋大峰 cos Function 国上洋大学 y=f(x,c) Noise (discritsation) Inputs +variations Product Process System drag,PNL Functionplot and a GA search result on the test fiunction (flight conditions) y=f八x+a,e+e)+d 41 7
5/16/2018 7 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Types of Surrogate Models 37 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Use of Surrogate in Optimization • Global/local surrogate models • Update of surrogate models • Hybrid surrogate models • Intelligent use of surrogate, for example, machine learning… 38 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Robust Analysis and Optimization • Methodologies that deal with uncertainties will be crucial to further improve the quality of design • Robust analysis and optimization involves identification of uncertainty sources, characterization of uncertainties, mathematical modeling, analysis methods Enabling the potential of Non-deterministic Approaches, A joint Industry/Academic/Government Workshop, April, 2000 39 Sources for uncertainties • Materials • Geometry • Operating conditions • Loads, etc Approaches for tackling uncertainties • Monte Carlo • Response surface • Targuchi • Statistical approach, Bayes principle Sources for Uncertainty and Approaches for Tackling Uncertainty 40 y f (x δ,c ε) Computational model of a physical system with uncertainty y f (x,c) Computational model of a physical system Optimisation models under Uncertainties 41 n i i f x i f f x 1 2 0.5 cos 2 1 x 5 5cos 2 where and f1 2 f2 10 Function plot and a GA search result on the test function An Example Test Function – AM/FM cos Function 42
5/16/2018 Single objective Approach for robust Multiobjective Approach for robust design 圈上声大学 design 国上清大学 certainties into account Search for Pareto front based on two objectives- mean (localdoe) performance objective function- mhismance onpeene mnconpeak,enecmve vane,worse case e Summary 圆上清发大坐 MDO plays a key role in delivering improved product design Integrated design and optimization requires rar etric opti grid computing Efficient solutions to problems with multiple objectives,multi- constraint,and high dimensional are the key for improvement in -Performance -Cost rrn entin ong 8
5/16/2018 8 Modified objective taking uncertainties into account Feffective = mean (localdoe) 0.001 0.005 Single objective Approach for robust design 43 Search for Pareto front based on two objectives - • performance objective function – peak, effective value, worse-case etc • robustness – variance, gradient, etc Multiobjective Approach for robust design 44 © Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Dr. Wenbin Song School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Summary • MDO plays a key role in delivering improved product design • Integrated design and optimization requires – Flexible parametric geometry modelling – Advanced optimization methods/strategies – HPC and grid computing • Efficient solutions to problems with multiple objectives, multiconstraint, and high dimensional are the key for improvement in – Performance – Cost 45
