Mark Drela
Mark Drela (July 1, 1959) is an
optimization.[1] Drela is famed for his work on aerodynamics
softwares:
- XFOIL for airfoil analysis using a panel method[2]
- Athena Vortex Lattice (AVL) for flight dynamic analysis using a vortex lattice method[3]
- MISES for design and analysis of turbo machinery blading[4]
In 2009, Drela was elected as a member into the National Academy of Engineering for creation of breakthrough aircraft designs and design software that enabled operation in new flight regimes.
References
- ^ "Mark Drela". mit.edu. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ "Faculty profile: Mark Drela's research — and his teaching — offer beauty and functionality". mit.edu. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ "AVL Overview". mit.edu. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
- ^ "MISES - SOFTWARE FOR DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF TURBOMACHINERY BLADING". mit.edu. Retrieved November 10, 2020.