... possible combination of design variables to obtain the objective function while satisfying the constraints. Launch vehicle design and optimization is a complex multidisciplinary problem, and multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) dealt with it effectively. MDO integrates several interlinked...

... sizing, which is followed by trade-off studies and continuous change in aircraft configuration to meet all the design requirements. Kroo (Kroo, 2001) describes the use of numerical optimization methods for aircraft conceptual design. Multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) is a modern trend...

... to an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for payload delivery was considered. An optimum configuration was obtained while enhancing the endurance of the UAV. The multidisciplinary design optimization module of the framework represents the optimized configuration and additional parameters for the simulator. These values...

... into an aircraft multidisciplinary design optimization environment to evaluate the aircraft-level impact on mission fuel burn. A parametric study for a business jet aircraft is performed to analyze various solar cell types and power densities for converters. Trade-off studies are performed between efficiency...

...-use rights only Aircraft design Conceptual design Engine integration Multidisciplinary design optimization Turboprop aircraft Design of aircraft is a complex process that requires solving many individual problems in different disciplines. To improve efficiency of the whole process...