Essential Elements of Computational Algorithms for Aerodynamic Analysis and Design

Abstract

This paper traces the development of computational fluid dynamics as a tool for aircraft design. It addresses the requirements for effective industrial use, and trade-offs between modeling accuracy and computational costs. Essential elements of algorithm design are discussed in detail, together with a unified approach to the design of shock capturing schemes. Finally, the paper discusses the use of techniques drawn from control theory to determine optimal aerodynamic shapes. In the future multidisciplinary analysis and optimization should be combined to provide an integrated design environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA333351

Entities

People

  • Antony Jameson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Boltzmann Equation
  • Boundary Layer
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Differential Equations
  • Euler Equations
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Fluid Flow
  • Mathematical Models
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Numerical Methods And Procedures
  • Viscous Flow

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis