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Matrix-based adjoint is inaccurate with overset meshes

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Description

Description

The matrix-based derivative routines do not fully account for overset connectivities. This results in inaccurate gradients if using the matrix-based adjoint with overset meshes. This also affects the accuracy of the preconditioner used in the matrix-free adjoint, which could be detrimental for convergence.

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No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by tracing the matrix-based derivative routines and their handling of overset connectivities, then examine how the resulting preconditioner is used by the matrix-free adjoint. Done means accurate gradients and an accurate preconditioner for overset meshes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
fortran
Domain
hpc
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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