Theoretical Modelling of Three-Dimensional Vortex Flows in Aerodynamics.

Abstract

A unified account is presented of the various inviscid models used to represent three-dimensional vortex flows in aerodynamics; essentially those relying on vortex sheets and line-vortices. Recent developments in extending the scope, accuracy, and stability of the models are described. An evaluation of their relative strengths and weaknesses suggests that the different models all have continuing roles to play. It is claimed that vortex modelling has come of age, in the sense that we can now learn about the real world from the behaviour of models, after decades of trying to make the models conform with reality.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA134966

Entities

People

  • J. H. B. Smith

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aircrafts
  • Boundary Layer
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Delta Wings
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Flow Fields
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Geometry
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Incompressible Flow
  • Reynolds Number
  • Swept Wings
  • Turbulent Mixing
  • Viscous Flow

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design