Shock Wave Boundary Layer Interactions in High Mach Number Flows: A Critical Survey of Current Numerical Prediction Capabilities

The report assesses the capability for numerical simulation of 2-D and 3-D shock wave laminar and turbulent boundary layer interactions Three fundamental configurations are considered: single fin, double fin, and hollow cylinder flare. Thirteen separate cases were examined by a distinguished international group of researchers using the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations with a wide range of turbulence models from zero equation to full Reynolds Stress Equation formulations. The report presents an extensive comparison of computations and experimental data, summarizes the results, and makes recommendations for future research.