Antony Jameson pioneered CFD-based aerodynamic design optimization in the late 1980s.
In addition to developing the fundamental theory, Jameson implemented that theory in …

The adjoint method is used for high-fidelity aerodynamic shape optimization and is an
efficient approach for computing the derivatives of a function of interest with respect to a …

Closed-loop turbulence control is a critical enabler of aerodynamic drag reduction, lift
increase, mixing enhancement, and noise reduction. Current and future applications have …

Multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) is concerned with solving design problems
involving coupled numerical models of complex engineering systems. While various MDO …

Despite considerable research on aerodynamic shape optimization, there is no standard
benchmark problem allowing researchers to compare results. This work addresses this …

Optimal design methods involving the solution of an adjoint system of equations are an
active area of research in computational fluid dynamics, particularly for aeronautical …

The complex-step derivative approximation and its application to numerical algorithms are
presented. Improvements to the basic method are suggested that further increase its …

This paper presents a review of all existing discrete methods for computing the derivatives of
computational models within a unified mathematical framework. This framework hinges on a …

IMAGINE that you have been asked to perform multidisciplinary shape optimization (MSO)
for a complete aerospace confi guration during the design phase. In MSO, the use of high …

Over the last fifty years, the ability to carry out analysis as a precursor to decision making in
engineering design has increased dramatically. In particular, the advent of modern …