Research on automatic aerodynamic optimization for a SUV based on RBF model. (May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wu, L L; Fu, Y; Bu, X B; Li, X R; Ma, X L
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics. Volume 1550:Number 4(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-05
• Subjects: Physics -- Congresses; 530.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1550/4/042025
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-6588

Abstract

Abstract: Considering the continuous shortening of automobile R & D cycle, mathematical methods have been more used in automotive aerodynamic optimization design for their capability to fit the law and calculate the optimal results. In this paper, the deformation software, fluid analysis software and optimization software are connected to build an automatic aerodynamics optimization platform of automotive shape. Based on the RBF model, the automatic aerodynamic optimization for a SUV is completed with the front windshield angle, rear windshield angle, engine cover angle, approach angle and departure angle as design parameters and the drag coefficient as design objective. The drag coefficient of the optimal model is 9.40% lower than that of the initial model, and remarkable drag reduction effect is achieved.