European expertise is sorely lacking in design methodologies for complex aerospace engineering systems. An EU initiative is training young researchers in optimisation methods that solve aircraft design problems by incorporating several disciplines.
Multidisciplinary design optimisation (MDO) is a technique that optimises the overall design process of large-scale aeronautical systems. The European Commission considers MDO as key to the future sustainability and competitiveness of the aerospace industry in Europe. Despite its importance, there is a noticeable lack of DMO skills, education and training.
Further details: Training tomorrow's engineers in advanced aircraft design techniques