Aerodynamic wing optimisation using SOMA evolutionary algorithm

Abstract

Search for safety and high efficiency is the driving force in the aerospace industry. This paper reports on application of a relatively new and very promising evolutionary algorithm SOMA with the intent to answer the question on optimal wing geometry. In the first part we describe the SOMA algorithm, its principle and configuration options. The second half is devoted to aerodynamic model of the wing, the optimisation process and results we obtained. We present a modern, high performance global optimisation algorithm, following with real engineering application results represented by set of evolutionary-designed wings which we developed in cooperation with a leading civil aircraft design bureau and manufacturer.