Open Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization (OpenMDAO) Framework
Category: Software/Services
Developers: NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Co-Developers: N/A
United States
Product Description:OpenMDAO is an open source framework that allows users to solve the most complex multidisciplinary analysis design optimization problems at an unprecedented scale. It can be used to streamline design processes for extremely complex systems, from experimental aircraft to wind turbines to space missions, saving significant cost and time.
Developers: NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Co-Developers: N/A
United States
Product Description:OpenMDAO is an open source framework that allows users to solve the most complex multidisciplinary analysis design optimization problems at an unprecedented scale. It can be used to streamline design processes for extremely complex systems, from experimental aircraft to wind turbines to space missions, saving significant cost and time.

OpenMDAO enabled the world’s first fully coupled design optimization for a boundary layer ingestion propulsor, a breakthrough aircraft design that reduces drag and greatly improves fuel efficiency.