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Description
Title
Hybrid Methods for Inverse Aerodynamic Design
Author(s)
Gopalarathnam, Ashok
Issue Date
1999
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Selig, Michael S.
Department of Study
Aerospace Engineering
Discipline
Aerospace Engineering
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Engineering, Mechanical
Language
eng
Abstract
In this thesis, the hybrid approach has been applied to the development of inverse methods for the design of (1) multi-element airfoils for multipoint velocity and boundary-layer prescriptions and (2) airfoils to obtain desired multipoint velocity distributions on three-dimensional wings and complex juncture regions. These methods are discussed in detail. Several examples are presented to demonstrate the methods. Finally, the potential of the hybrid design approach for application to the design of other systems such as airfoils with plain flaps and airfoils for wing-fuselage junctures is presented.
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