The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the application of particle swarm optimization to a realistic multidisciplinary optimization test problem. The paper's new contributions to multidisciplinary optimization is the application of a new algorithm for dealing with the unique challenges associated with multidisciplinary optimization problems, and recommendations as to the utility of the algorithm in future multidisciplinary optimization applications. The selected example is a bi-level optimization problem that demonstrates severe numerical noise and has a combination of continuous and truly discrete design variables. The use of traditional gradient-based optimization algorithms is thus not practical. The numerical results presented indicate that the particle swarm optimization algorithm is able to reliably find the optimum design for the problem presented here. The algorithm is capable of dealing with the unique challenges posed by multidisciplinary optimization as well as the numerical noise and truly discrete variables present in the current example problem.


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    Title :

    Multidisciplinary Optimization of a Transport Aircraft Wing using Particle Swarm Optimization



    Conference:

    9th AIAA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization ; 2002 ; Atlanta, GA, United States


    Publication date :

    2002-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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