Table 1 Optimization results.

From: CFD-based aerodynamic optimization of the fairing for a high-speed elevator

Model

Design variables(mm)

Comparison of aerodynamic drag results (N)

Y1

Y 2

Y 3

Y 4

Y 5

Y 6

Y 7

Improved model

(Pre-optimization)

1151.6

1097.9

977.7

768.1

536.8

330.5

127.7

1204.6

Optimization results

(based on approximate models)

1147.2

1092.0

9974.4

757.16

529.4

329.1

125.5

1119.7

Optimized model CFD

1147.2

1092.0

9974.4

757.16

529.4

329.1

125.5

1153.3