Multi-fidelity neural network-based aerodynamic optimization framework for propeller design in electric aircraft

X Wu, Z Zuo, L Ma, W Zhang - Aerospace Science and Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
The energy efficiency of the electric propulsion system in electric aircraft is significantly
influenced by the propeller's efficiency, making the design of a high-efficiency propeller …

A novel multi-fidelity optimization framework for high-altitude propellers

N Mourousias, BG Marinus, MC Runacres - Aerospace Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
A novel optimization methodology is presented for optimizing high-altitude propellers
operating in the lower stratosphere. The proposed methodology combines a Bayesian …

[HTML][HTML] Optimisation of proprotors for tilt-wing eVTOL aircraft

S Shahjahan, A Gong, A Moore, D Verstraete - Aerospace Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Proprotors for tilt-wing advanced air mobility aircraft are often optimised without considering
the transition from hover to cruise. This paper presents an optimisation method, which …

Design approach for tilt propellers of UAM/eVTOLs for cruise and hover considering aerodynamic and aeroacoustic characteristics via a multi-fidelity model

Y Ye, Y Liang, X Shan, K Huang - Aerospace Science and Technology, 2025 - Elsevier
The design of quiet and efficient propellers/rotors is driven by the rapid development of
Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) vehicles in urban areas. However, this task is …

A parallel variable-fidelity algorithm for efficient constrained multi-objective aerodynamic design optimization

Y Zhang, Z Wang, ZH Han - Physics of Fluids, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
Modern aerodynamic design optimization aims to discover optimal configurations using
computational fluid dynamics under complex flow conditions, which is a typical expensive …

Towards a Two-Stage Multi-Fidelity Shape Optimization Approach to Noise Reduction in Urban Air Mobility Applications

L Abergo, A Guardone, G Gori - AIAA SCITECH 2025 Forum, 2025 - arc.aiaa.org
We propose a two-stage optimization framework based on computational models of different
fidelity. The framework integrates two sequential stages. Namely, an exploratory stage …

Prediction of a Laminar Separation Bubble on Low-Reynolds Airfoils Using Variational Multiscale Method

C Brunelli, M Avirovic, B Janssens, B Marinus… - … FORUM AND ASCEND …, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
The paper presents the application of a finite element numerical approach for predicting the
development and locating the Laminar Separation Bubble (LSB) on low Reynolds airfoils …