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Multi-objective optimization for the multiphase design of active polymorphing wings

Multi-objective optimization for the multiphase design of active polymorphing wings
Multi-objective optimization for the multiphase design of active polymorphing wings
Advanced studies have been undertaken using multidisciplinary design optimization on the retrofitting of an outboard morphing-wing system to an existing conventionally designed commercial passenger jet. Initial studies focusing on the single objective of specific air range improvement for a number of flight phases revealed increases of approximately 4–5% over the baseline aircraft with wing fences across each case. This validated the advantage of reoptimizing the geometric schedules for off-design conditions in comparison with fixed winglets, for which negative effects were observed. Because of the high number of design sensitivities of the outboard wing geometry, it has now become necessary to conduct refined studies to analyze the effects of the wing system on additional operational performance metrics, such as takeoff, initial climb, approach climb, and landing performance parameters, to ascertain a truly holistic representation of the benefits of morphing-wing technology. In addition, further effort has been expended to couple the effects of each phase within a multi-objective framework. Thus, refined studies have been performed, incorporating a number of multi-objective optimization methods into a high-end, low-fidelity aerostructural-control analysis together with a full engine model and integrated operational performance algorithm. Furthermore, updated aeroelastic functionality and improved aerostructural wing sizing allows for investigation of C-wing configurations. Results reveal the potential for significant field-length reductions and climb-performance enhancements while maintaining improvements in cruise performance throughout the entire flight envelope and
across multiple stage lengths.
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Smith, D.D.
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Ajaj, R.M.
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Isikveren, A.T.
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Friswell, M.I.
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Smith, D.D.
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Ajaj, R.M.
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Smith, D.D., Ajaj, R.M., Isikveren, A.T. and Friswell, M.I. (2012) Multi-objective optimization for the multiphase design of active polymorphing wings. Journal of Aircraft, 49 (4), 1153-1160. (doi:10.2514/1.C031499).

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Advanced studies have been undertaken using multidisciplinary design optimization on the retrofitting of an outboard morphing-wing system to an existing conventionally designed commercial passenger jet. Initial studies focusing on the single objective of specific air range improvement for a number of flight phases revealed increases of approximately 4–5% over the baseline aircraft with wing fences across each case. This validated the advantage of reoptimizing the geometric schedules for off-design conditions in comparison with fixed winglets, for which negative effects were observed. Because of the high number of design sensitivities of the outboard wing geometry, it has now become necessary to conduct refined studies to analyze the effects of the wing system on additional operational performance metrics, such as takeoff, initial climb, approach climb, and landing performance parameters, to ascertain a truly holistic representation of the benefits of morphing-wing technology. In addition, further effort has been expended to couple the effects of each phase within a multi-objective framework. Thus, refined studies have been performed, incorporating a number of multi-objective optimization methods into a high-end, low-fidelity aerostructural-control analysis together with a full engine model and integrated operational performance algorithm. Furthermore, updated aeroelastic functionality and improved aerostructural wing sizing allows for investigation of C-wing configurations. Results reveal the potential for significant field-length reductions and climb-performance enhancements while maintaining improvements in cruise performance throughout the entire flight envelope and
across multiple stage lengths.

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Published date: July 2012
Organisations: Computational Engineering & Design Group

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Local EPrints ID: 354325
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/354325
ISSN: 0021-8669
PURE UUID: b036126f-b300-4a1f-877e-9c0c83bf8134

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Date deposited: 08 Jul 2013 09:29
Last modified: 14 Mar 2024 14:17

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Author: D.D. Smith
Author: R.M. Ajaj
Author: A.T. Isikveren
Author: M.I. Friswell

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