F122002 Multiobjective Conceptual Design of Hybrid Rocket and Mode Analysis of Non-Dominated Designs

Abstract

This paper presents applications of multiobjective design optimization (MDO) and multiobjective design exploration (MODE) in space engineering. These applications include hybrid rocket conceptual design, spacecraft trajectory design, rocket engine design and aerodynamic reusable sounding rocket design. This paper also discusses limitations of current MDO and MODE and presents real-world design optimization test problems and a new approach to extract useful design information from non-dominated solutions of optimization problems.