A constrained multiobjective optimization code, based on genetic algorithms, was applied to improve the aerodynamic performance
of a commercial hang-glider wing in some points of the hodograph starting from the shape of an existing vehicle. In particular,
the optimization process was aimed to maximize the efficiency at trim speed and to minimize the stall speed. Constraints were
imposed on the desired lift and on the characteristics of the longitudinal static stability. Results, in terms of Pareto front
approximation and in terms of improvements of the performance of the base wing, are presented and discussed. Even if the work
has to be considered only the first step of a totally automated, numerical design approach of a hang-glider wing, obtained
results demonstrate how few hours of computation can successfully substitute years of trials and errors.
Keywords genetic algorithm - multi-objective optimization - constrained optimization - wing design