Moving Finite Elements in 2-D.

Abstract

The moving finite element (MFE) method is a new approach for numerically solving partial differential equation (PDE) systems; it is particularly well suited for resolving PDE solutions which may contain large, multiple gradients over highly disparate scales in both space and time. These types of PDE's abound in such basic technical disciplines as aerodynamics (with emphasis on shear layers, shocks and their possible interactions), combustion, plasma physics, material interface phenomena, continuum mechanics, and other transport processes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 06, 1984
Accession Number
ADA146266

Entities

People

  • R. J. Gelinas

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boltzmann Equation
  • Boundary Layer
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Continuum Mechanics
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Euler Equations
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Gas Dynamics
  • Geometry
  • Mechanics
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Partial Differential Equations
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Turbulent Mixing
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
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