AA 222 - Introduction to Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

Institution:

Stanford University

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Description:

Design of aerospace systems within a formal optimization environment. Mathematical formulation of the multidisciplinary design problem (parameterization of design space, choice of objective functions, constraint definition); survey of algorithms for unconstrained and constrained optimization and optimality conditions; description of sensitivity analysis techniques. Hierarchical techniques for decomposition of the multidisciplinary design problem; use of approximation theory. Applications to design problems in aircraft and launch vehicle design. Prerequisites: multivariable calculus; familiarity with a high-level programming language: FORTRAN, C, C++, or MATLAB. 3 units, not given this year

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.stanford.edu/

Phone Number:

(650) 723-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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