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Numerical solutions of the Euler equations governing axisymmetric and three-dimensional transonic flow

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

D. M. Causon  and
P. J. Ford
D. M. Causon
Affiliation:
Department of Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering, University of Salford
P. J. Ford
Affiliation:
Department of Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering, University of Salford
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Summary

A computational method is presented for solving numerically the three dimensional Euler equations for transonic flow around practical aircraft forebodies. The Euler solver is pseudo-time dependent, split and cast in finite volume form. Shock waves are captured crisply without the need for additional smoothing by means of an operator-switching facility which more accurately reflects the direction of propagation of signals.

The method is illustrated by examples of computed external, axisymmetric flows and some, simulated, realistic aircraft fore-bodies. The computational meshes employed in the three dimensional cases are essentially of cylindrical polar, flow conforming, type and relatively coarse. Closer attention to the mesh generation is expected to refine the results presented here. The method is versatile, robust, and holds promise for treating complex three dimensional geometries within economically viable run times.

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Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 89 , Issue 886 , July 1985 , pp. 226 - 241
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1985 

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