Supersonic Streamwise Corner Flows

Abstract

The objective of this research is to improve the understanding of supersonic corner flows and shock-induced corner separations so that numerical prediction methods and future vehicle designs can take proper account of this important phenomenon. The specific aims of the research are:- Provide reference data for supersonic stream-wise corner flows (in the absence of pressure gradients).- Identify the key flow structures of supersonic corner flows and their dependence on various parameters (such as prior boundary layer history).- Provide reference data for separated corner flows and identify the key physics of shock-induced corner separations.- Explore flow control methodologies specific to corner flows.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Dec 05, 2016
Source ID
FA95501610430

Entities

People

  • Holger Babinsky

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • United States Air Force
  • University of Cambridge

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Software Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow