Multimodal function optimization based on Adapted Contour method

In this paper, Adapted Contour method in conjunction with pattern search on the Kriging interpolation model is proposed to solve multimodal function. In addition to promising parts are re-interpolated to place the initial point of pattern search better location as well as to search more accurate solution. Through applying a test function, the performance of proposed algorithm is proved. The results about the IPM (Interior Permanent Magnet Motor) optimization show the availability of this new algorithm.