A Fluid Transport Algorithm that Works.

Abstract

The paper describes a class of explicit, Eulerian finite-difference algorithms for solving the continuity equation which are built around a technique called flux correction. These Flux-Corrected Transport Algorithms are of indeterminate order but yield realistic, accurate results. In addition to the mass-conserving property of most conventional algorithms, the FCT algorithms strictly maintain the positivity of actual mass densities so steep gradients and inviscid shocks are handled particularly well. This paper concentrates on a one-dimensional version called SHASTA. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0732749

Entities

People

  • Jay Paul Boris

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Continuity
  • Equations
  • Mathematics
  • Naval Vessels
  • Naval Vessels (Support)
  • Transport Ships

Readers

  • Applied Combinatorial Optimization and Logic Circuit Design.
  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)