Shape Analysis - Capsule

Using the methods and models described in the previous chapters, we present the results of the shape optimization of the capsule vehicle in this chapter. We start by discussing the results of a Monte Carlo analysis of the search space, from which we draw preliminary conclusions on the influence of the various contraint functions. Subsequently, we show the optimization results for the following objective functions: optimal heat load, volumetric efficiency and ground track length. Both the double-objective results (for each combination) and the full triple-objective results are shown. By comparing these results, it is clear that full three-dimensional Pareto front could not have been reproduced or deduced from the three two-dimensional fronts, indicating the need for considering multiple competing objectives.