Author : National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781723489266
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (892 download)
Book Synopsis Vortical Flows Research Program of the Fluid Dynamics Research Branch by : National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Download or read book Vortical Flows Research Program of the Fluid Dynamics Research Branch written by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-24 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The research interests of the staff of the Fluid Dynamics Research Branch in the general area of vortex flows are summarized. A major factor in the development of enchanced maneuverability and reduced drag by aerodynamic means is the use of effective vortex control devices. The key to control is the use of emerging computational tools for predicting viscous fluid flow in close coordination with fundamental experiments. In fact, the extremely complex flow fields resulting from numerical solutions to boundary value problems based on the Navier-Stokes equations requires an intimate relationship between computation and experiment. The field of vortex flows is important in so many practical areas that a concerted effort in this area is justified. A brief background of the research activity undertaken is presented, including a proposed classification of the research areas. The classification makes a distinction between issues related to vortex formation and structure, and work on vortex interactions and evolution. Examples of current research results are provided, along with references where available. Based upon the current status of research and planning, speculation on future research directions of the group is also given. Ames Research Center NASA-TM-88332, A-86324, NAS 1.15:88332 RTOP 505-60-31