MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN OPTIMIZATION OF AEROSPACE SYSTEMS

Abstract

This paper presents the evaluation of different MDO methodologies which take into consideration optimization and other factors influencing their structures. Illustrative comparisons are made for analytic functions and a supersonic business jet design case study. Results show the promising features of the proposed evaluation metrics to define a standardized guideline when dealing with multidisciplinary optimization formulations which can be applied to aerospace systems design problems.