Hybrid Methods for Inverse Aerodynamic Design

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.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Aerospace Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• Gopalarathnam, Ashok

Contributors dc:contributor

• Selig, Michael S.

• Engineering, Mechanical

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI9953029

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/85132