[quarkz]

Hi,

I am trying to implement optimization strategy for flapping wings/airfoils to obtain maximum thrust/lift/efficiency. There are a number of variables such as angle of pitch, frequency etc.

I have heard of genetic algorithm but I'm not sure if it is suitable. What other optimization strategies are there?

Hope someone can help. Thanks!

[praveen]

DAKOTA is an excellent tool for optimization. It is open source and has good support through mailing lists and manuals.

http://www.cs.sandia.gov/dakota/software.html

[quarkz]

Thanks alot ppl!