Computer Graphics Adaptation of Several Aerodynamic Prediction Programs
Abstract
This thesis describes the adaptation of six computer programs on the Micro VAX/2000/CAD/CAE workstation. Three of the programs, NEW DOUBLE, NEW PANEL, and NEW VOR, were originally transferred to the Aeronautical Engineering VAX System Server by LCDR John Campbell. Two of the programs (SUB and SUPER), both vortex lattice methods programs, were placed in the VAX system. The sixth program, a viscous interaction program was transferred/adapted to the VAX system by the author of this report. Extensive modifications were made to these programs to enhance their user interface. In addition, each program has been adapted to provide interactive graphical/printed output. Furthermore, program NEW DOUBLE was modified to accept any arbitrary symmetrical shaped body. Lastly, NEW PANEL was altered to interface with the viscous interaction program in which boundary layer characteristics were determined. All user inputs in NEW DOUBLE, NEW PANEL and NEW VOR were also backed up with interactive checking routines. The programs were intended to be used by aeronautics/astronautics engineering students in basic and advanced courses in aerodynamics. (CP)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA225302
Entities
People
- Craig M. Macallister
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School