Computational fluid dynamics - Current capabilities and directions for the futureComputational fluid dynamics (CFD) has made great strides in the detailed simulation of complex fluid flows, including some of those not before understood. It is now being routinely applied to some rather complicated problems and starting to affect the design cycle of aerospace flight vehicles and their components. It is being used to complement, and is being complemented by, experimental studies. Several examples are presented in the paper to illustrate the current state of the art. Included is a discussion of the barriers to accomplishing the basic objective of numerical simulation. In addition, the directions for the future in the discipline of computational fluid dynamics are addressed.
Document ID
19900047330
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kutler, Paul (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)