abstract = "We investigate experimentally a novel model-free
control strategy, called Machine Learning Control
(MLC), for aerodynamic drag reduction of a 3D bluff
body. Fluidic actuation is applied at the blunt
trailing edge of the body combined with a curved
deflection surface. The impact of actuation on the flow
is monitored with base pressure sensors. The applied
model-free control strategy detects and exploits
nonlinear actuation mechanisms in an unsupervised
manner with the aim of minimising the drag. Key enabler
is linear genetic programming as simple and efficient
framework for systems with multiple inputs (actuators)
and multiple outputs (sensors). The ansatz of control
laws include periodic forcing, multi-frequency forcing
and sensor-based feedback control. Approximately
33percent base pressure recovery is achieved by the
optimal control law for a turbulent flow at Re_H
{$\approx$} 3 {$\times$} 10 5 based on body height.",
notes = "http://3af-aerodynamics2017.com/
oai:HAL:hal-01856273v1 Also known as
\cite{li:hal-01856273}