A CFD Validation Roadmap For Hypersonic Flows

A roadmap for CFD code validation is developed. The elements of the roadmap are consistent with air-breathing vehicle design requirements and related to the important flow path components: forebody, inlet, combustor, and nozzle. Building block and benchmark validation experiments are identified along with their
test conditions and measurements. Based on an evaluation criteria, recommendations for an initial CED validation data base are given and gaps identified where future experiments would provide the needed validation data.