Numerical Simulation of Supersonic and Hypersonic Inlet Flow Fields

Numerical Simulation of Supersonic and Hypersonic Inlet Flow Fields
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2018-07-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781722428426

This report summarizes the research performed by North Carolina State University and NASA Ames Research Center under Cooperative Agreement NCA2-719, 'Numerical Simulation of Supersonic and Hypersonic Inlet Flow Fields". Four distinct rotated upwind schemes were developed and investigated to determine accuracy and practicality. The scheme found to have the best combination of attributes, including reduction to grid alignment with no rotation, was the cell centered non-orthogonal (CCNO) scheme. In 2D, the CCNO scheme improved rotation when flux interpolation was extended to second order. In 3D, improvements were less dramatic in all cases, with second order flux interpolation showing the least improvement over grid aligned upwinding. The reduction in improvement is attributed to uncertainty in determining optimum rotation angle and difficulty in performing accurate and efficient interpolation of the angle in 3D. The CCNO rotational technique will prove very useful for increasing accuracy when second order interpolation is not appropriate and will materially improve inlet flow solutions. Mcrae, D. Scott and Kontinos, Dean A. Unspecified Center NCA2-719...

Intake Aerodynamics

Intake Aerodynamics
Author: J. Seddon
Publisher: AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
Total Pages: 440
Release: 1999
Genre: Science
ISBN:

"Intake Aerodynamics, Second Edition" presents computational advancements and discoveries in intake aerodynamics. A companion volume to "Practical Intake Aerodynamic Design," this important text considers the problem of airflow, both internal and external to air intake, as applied to civil and military aircraft. It covers the aerodynamics of subsonic and supersonic intakes in real flows, maintaining a progression through the transonic range. Also considered is the joint perspective of the airframe designer and the propulsion specialist in practical cases. Readers will gain insight into the fluid mechanics behind the deceleration of air from free stream to engine velocity, and an understanding of air compression and external drag in extensively revised chapters reflecting progress in the field. More than 300 drawings and diagrams help to illustrate the points defined throughout the book. Copublished with Blackwell Science Ltd. Outside the United States and Canada, order from Blackwell Science Ltd., United Kingdom, tel 44 1865 206 206.

Survey of CFD Applications for High Speed Inlets

Survey of CFD Applications for High Speed Inlets
Author: Keith E. Numbers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 60
Release: 1994
Genre: Aerodynamics, Supersonic
ISBN:

A comprehensive review of techniques and methods for applying computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis to high speed inlets and related flows is provided via an extensive literature survey of such applications. Topics covered include governing equations, numerical integration schemes, boundary conditions, gridding requirements, and turbulence models. Results of applications from the literature survey shed light on the relative success of the techniques being used throughout the industry. (AN).

Hypersonic Vehicles

Hypersonic Vehicles
Author: Giuseppe Pezzella
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2019-10-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1839622695

In the aviation field there is great interest in high-speed vehicle design. Hypersonic vehicles represent the next frontier of passenger transportation to and from space. However, several design issues must be addressed, including vehicle aerodynamics and aerothermodynamics, aeroshape design optimization, aerodynamic heating, boundary layer transition, and so on. This book contains valuable contributions focusing on hypervelocity aircraft design. Topics covered include hypersonic aircraft aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic design, especially aeroshape design optimization, computational fluid dynamics, and scramjet propulsion. The book also discusses high-speed flow issues and the challenges to achieving the dream of affordable hypersonic travel. It is hoped that the information contained herein will allow for the development of safe and efficient hypersonic vehicles.