July+2015+Merge+Notes

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Group Members Who Contributed to this Jetstream Code Update
Howard Buckley Tom Reist David Koo Kwesi Apponsah Gregg Streuber

Summary of Changes
- Updated version of SNOPT to v7.4 - Integrated L. Osusky's "split-opt" optimization approach with T. Reist's Region Design Variables optimization approach (WIP: Aero coefficient evaluation is inconsistent for fine-block grid vs coarse-block grid) - Added functionality to perform FFD single- and multi-point optimizations for Solarship optimization cases - Added support for FFD GBMS of basic (single axial/single volume) geometries (Axial FFD Only) - Added function to compute drag rise at a given CL over a range of Mach Numbers (opt_method = 'cl_sweep') - Added function and gradient computation for KS maxmimum Mach Number - Fixed moment inequality constraints for FFD

Changes To Input Parameters
- Added several additional parameters to control FFD GBMS including - Added additional option to sampling method ('2') to select FFD GBMS feasibility constraints
 * csv_low/upp: sampling feasibility constraints on cross-sectional design variables
 * apv_low/upp: sampling feasibility constraints on axial control point design variables
 * csv/apv_opti_low/upp: **optimization** feasibility constraints, defined slightly differently than sampling constraints