Comparison of Optimization Algorithms for Aerodynamic Shape Design
Shigeru Obayashi, Takanori Tsukahara · AIAA Journal · 1997
Three different optimization algorithms are applied to airfoil design. A simplified test problem is considered here so that the distribution of the objective function can be plotted. The visualization of the objective function will reveal which optimization strategy is preferable. The results of three optimization algorithms will be easy to compare and to evaluate as to performance.