Multidisciplinary Aerodynamic Shape Optimization of a Composite Blended Wing Body Aircraft

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Multidisciplinary Aerodynamic Shape Optimization of a Composite Blended Wing Body Aircraft

Conference Paper (2017)

Author(s)

C.M. Boozer (University of South Carolina)

Michel van Tooren (University of South Carolina)

Ali Elham (TU Delft - Flight Performance and Propulsion)

Research Group

Flight Performance and Propulsion

DOI related publication

https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2017-0128 Final published version

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Publication Year

2017

Language

English

Research Group

Flight Performance and Propulsion

Article number

AIAA 2017-0128

ISBN (electronic)

978-1-62410-453-4

Event

58th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference (2017-01-09 - 2017-01-13), Grapevine, United States

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Abstract

This paper discusses the development of a multidisciplinary design optimization tool intended for electronically power aircraft. The test subject of the optimizations is a hybrid blended wing body, delta wing UAV. First, the optimization problem is presented with the objective function, constraints, and design vector. Next, we describe the tool’s architecture and the analysis tools that are utilized. Finally, preliminary results for the test subject UAV are discussed for both the previous and current formulation of the MDO tool.