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A sensitivity equation approach to shape optimization in fluid flows

Abstract

A sensitivity equation method to shape optimization problems is applied. An algorithm is developed and tested on a problem of designing optimal forebody simulators for a 2D, inviscid supersonic flow. The algorithm uses a BFGS/Trust Region optimization scheme with sensitivities computed by numerically approximating the linear partial differential equations that determine the flow sensitivities. Numerical examples are presented to illustrate the method.

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Borggaard, Jeff, Burns, John. 1994-01-01. A sensitivity equation approach to shape optimization in fluid flows. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19940022912

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