The genetic algorithm as an automated methodology for helicopter conceptual design

Journal of Engineering Design

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 231-250

  Crossley, William A ^a   Laananen, David H ^b  

^a Purdue University   (United States)

^b Arizona State University   (United States)

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EID: 0038875414     PISSN: 09544828     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09544829708907963     Document Type: Article

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