An Upgrade of the Aeroheating Software ''MINIVER''Detailed computational modeling: CFO often used to create and execute computational domains. Increasing complexity when moving from 20 to 30 geometries. Computational time increased as finer grids are used (accuracy). Strong tool, but takes time to set up and run. MINIVER: Uses theoretical and empirical correlations. Orders of magnitude faster to set up and run. Not as accurate as CFO, but gives reasonable estimations. MINIVER's Drawbacks: Rigid command-line interface. Lackluster, unorganized documentation. No central control; multiple versions exist and have diverged.
Document ID
20140002376
Acquisition Source
Kennedy Space Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Louderback, Pierce (Florida Inst. of Tech. Melbourne, FL, United States)
Date Acquired
March 27, 2014
Publication Date
July 29, 2013
Subject Category
Computer Programming And SoftwareFluid Mechanics And Thermodynamics