Abstract:

The algorithms of Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) refer to optimization algorithms in multidisciplinary procedures that generate improved designs for complex systems. This paper presents a survey of current MDO algorithms and its application to aircraft design. The survey includes the following sections: complexity of multidisciplinary system, characters of ideal MDO algorithms, formulation of MDO problem, presentation on recent MDO algorithms and its applications to aircraft engineering.

Key words: aircraft design, multidisciplinary design optimization, optimization, engineering design