Aero 461                   OPTIMIZATION PROJECT                    Spring 1999

Problem Statement:

  • Re-write your program from Project 2 as a subroutine named ANALYZ with the arguments as needed for calling by CONMIN
  • Link with cminex.o in /home/aeem/lockers/wilson/bin
  • Starting from a known synthesis in the middle of feasible region (i.e. not on a constraint line), find the optimum solution using CMINEX/CONMIN. Use at least, the Design Variables and Performance Constraints listed here in the Answer Table.
  • Limit your design space (set upper and lower bounds).
    But include the complete feasible region.

    • Submit:

    1. Source code of new main program
    2. Screen output from CONMIN run for IPRINT= 2
      • Include only first 2 and last 3 iterations
      • Printout at end of screen output should include values for all variables listed in the Answer Table.
    3. Final Carpet plot from Project 2 and indicate on it:
      • starting point
      • CONMIN answer
    4. Filled out Answer Table (copy from here)

    Due: Final Exam day +1