Computational Fluid Dynamics in Aerospace

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is beginning to play a major role in the aircraft industry of the United States because of the realization that CFD can be a new and effective design tool and thus could provide a company with a competitive advantage. It is also playing a significant role in resear...

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Main Authors: Kutler, Paul, Steger, Joseph L, Bailey, F. R
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is beginning to play a major role in the aircraft industry of the United States because of the realization that CFD can be a new and effective design tool and thus could provide a company with a competitive advantage. It is also playing a significant role in research institutions, both governmental and academic, as a tool for researching new fluid physics, as well as supplementing and complementing experimental testing. In this paper, some of the progress made to date in CFD at NASA Ames Research Center is reviewed. The paper addresses the status of CFD in terms of methods, examples of CFD solutions, and computer technology. In addition, the role CFD will play in supporting the revolutionary goals set forth by the Aeronautical Policy Review Committee established by the Office of Science and Technology Policy is noted. The need for validated CFD tools is also briefly discussed.
ISSN:0148-7191
2688-3627
DOI:10.4271/872446