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3D Hypersonic Simulation Unveils Novel Disturbances
- Researchers at the Department of Aerospace Engineering at The Grainger College of Engineering are using high-fidelity 3D simulations to study flow behaviors around cone-shaped bodies at hypersonic speeds.
- The simulations conducted on Frontera supercomputer revealed previously unobserved 3D flow patterns and disruptions near the cone's tip at Mach 16 speeds.
- Increasing Mach numbers intensify shock wave activity, leading to flow instabilities that impact hypersonic vehicle design.
- Transitioning flows at hypersonic speeds are complex and inherently three-dimensional, challenging traditional understanding of flow dynamics.
- Efficient use of in-house software capable of parallel processing accelerated computational processes and unveiled unprecedented insights into flow disruptions.
- The research explores the relationship between flow behavior, surface characteristics, and speed variation to enhance future hypersonic vehicle designs.
- Utilizing DSMC techniques enabled accurate tracking of individual air molecules, offering a stochastic perspective on gas behavior in the flow field.
- Advanced computational methods and simulations provide essential insights for improving hypersonic vehicle performance and safety.
- The research contributes to a deeper understanding of fluid mechanics essential for transforming hypersonic vehicle design and functionality.
- Published in Physical Review Fluids, the study titled 'Loss of axial symmetry in hypersonic flows over conical shapes' demonstrates the significance of advancing aerospace engineering through cutting-edge research.
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