SU2

License: GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 · Updated 2026-02-11

SU2 is an open-source suite for PDE-constrained optimization. Besides RANS/LES solvers, its distinguishing feature is the discrete adjoint solver that yields accurate design gradients at a cost independent of the number of design variables.

Use cases: High-fidelity reference for aerodynamic surrogate models; gradient-based shape optimization; sensitivity analysis that can supervise or validate learned models.

Tags: CFDAdjointShape OptimizationOpen SourceGradient
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