The integration of machine learning (ML) into physical sciences is transforming computational paradigms, aiming to enhance simulations like computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
ML4CFD competition was organized to improve accuracy, generalization, and physical consistency of ML models for aerodynamic simulations over two-dimensional airfoils.
Over 240 teams participated in the competition, utilizing a dataset from OpenFOAM and evaluated based on predictive accuracy, physical fidelity, computational efficiency, and generalization.
Retrospective analysis of the competition revealed top-performing approaches surpassing traditional solvers, showcasing the potential of ML-based surrogates in scientific simulations.