This paper introduces a procedure for multi-objective optimization in antenna design. The problem described consists of the optimization of a seven element antenna array to improve the radiating performance. The three objectives considered are the minimization of the return loss, together with the minimization of the cross polarization and the mutual coupling between the ports; simultaneously, the design should satisfy a complex constraint on the far-field pattern. Since there is no single optimum to be found, the MOGT and MOGA-II (Game Theory-based and Genetic Algorithm) were used as multiobjective algorithms. The optimization of the antenna was carried out by employing a parametric CST MICROWAVE STUDIO® (CST MWS) model, performing a time domain analysis, and using ESTECO's modeFRONTIER4® multi-objective optimization and process integration tool. The distributed optimization search exploited the parallelization capabilities of the MOGT and MOGA-II algorithms, which allowed the simultaneous evaluation of several design configurations by running concurrent threads of the solver. The results obtained are very satisfactory, and the procedure described can be applied to even more complex antenna design problems. Track Real-World Applications

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This paper introduces a procedure for using genetic multiobjective optimization in yacht design. The problem described consists on the optimization of a bulb shape to improve the performance of the yacht. The two objectives considered are the minimization of the drag in calm water together with the minimization of the Vertical Center of Gravity (VCG), all the configurations should satisfy length and volume constraints. Since there is no a single optimum to be found, the MOGA-II was used as multi-objective genetic algorithm. The optimization of the bulb was obtained employing a parametric model, performing flow analysis and using a multiobjective optimization software. The distributed optimization search exploited the parallelization capabilities of the MOGA-II algorithm which allowed the evaluation of several designs configurations by running concurrent threads of the flow analysis solver.Three bulb shapes of different length are selected between the non-dominated solutions. Using these three solutions, seakeeping tests of a fully appended scale model have been carried out at the towing tank of the University of Trieste. A single hull has been tested for each bulb configurations to check the influence of the bulb shape on the performance of the yacht in waves.The results obtained are very satisfactory, and the procedure described can be applied to even more complex yacht design problems.

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