AI system can reconstruct aerodynamic shapes and predict their performance

The efficiency of an aircraft wing or a wind turbine blade depends on how air flows around it. Finding an optimal shape involves testing numerous designs and can be a burdensome and time-consuming process. Now, researchers at Kyushu University have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) system that can predict the aerodynamic performance of different shapes. The AI system may allow engineers more time to explore and compare designs more efficiently.