Studies in Non-Linear Unsteady Aerodynamics.

Abstract

A research program in non-linear unsteady aerodynamics is summarized. New computational and theoretical methods ideally suited for viscous unsteady aerodynamic problems are described. Improved understanding of important physical processes involved in non-linear unsteady aerodynamics are discussed. Results are presented for three focal problems: (1) the Weis-Fogh problem, (2) the concept of trapping vortices and (3) the vortex-airfoil interaction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA177006

Entities

People

  • Jianzhi Wu

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Aerodynamics
  • Air Force
  • Angular Motion
  • Boundary Layer
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Flow
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Lifting Bodies
  • Navier Stokes Equations
  • Two Dimensional
  • Unsteady Aerodynamics
  • Unsteady Flow
  • Viscous Flow

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Systems Analysis and Design