The high-lift performance of a multi-element airfoil was optimized by using neural-net predictions that were trained using a computational data set. The numerical data was generated using a two-dimensional, incompressible, Navier-Stokes algorithm with the Spalart-Allmaras turbulence model. Because it is difficult to predict maximum lift for high-lift systems, an empirically-based maximum lift criteria was used in this study to determine both the maximum lift and the angle of attack at which it occurs. Multiple input, single output networks were trained using the NASA Ames variation of the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm for each of the aerodynamic coefficients (lift, drag, and moment). The artificial neural networks were integrated with a gradient-based optimizer. Using independent numerical simulations and experimental data for this high-lift configuration, it was shown that this design process successfully optimized flap deflection, gap, overlap, and angle of attack to maximize lift. Once the neural networks were trained and integrated with the optimizer, minimal additional computer resources were required to perform optimization runs with different initial conditions and parameters. Applying the neural networks within the high-lift rigging optimization process reduced the amount of computational time and resources by 83 % compared with traditional gradient-based optimization procedures for multiple optimization runs.


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    Title :

    High-lift optimization design using neural networks on a multi-element airfoil


    Additional title:

    Hochauftriebs-Optimierungsentwurf mit Hilfe von neuronalen Netzen an einem Mehrelementflügelprofil


    Contributors:
    Greenman, R.M. (author) / Roth, K.R. (author)


    Publication date :

    1999


    Size :

    7 Seiten, 10 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 23 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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