The technology of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is becoming an important tool in the development of aircraft propulsion systems. Two of the most valuable features of CFD are: (1) quick acquisition of flow field data; and (2) complete description of flow fields, allowing detailed investigation of interactions. Current analysis methods complement wind tunnel testing in several ways. Herein, the discussion is focused on CFD methods. However, aircraft design studies need data from both CFD and wind tunnel testing. Each approach complements the other.
Transonic Propulsion System Integration Analysis at McDonnell Aircraft Company
1989
28 pages
Report
No indication
English
Aircraft , Fluid Mechanics , Computer Aided Design, CAD , Aircraft design , Computer aided design , Grid generation (Mathematics) , Propulsion system performance , Systems integration , Transonic flow , Aeronautical engineering , Algorithms , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer graphics , Computer systems performance , Wind tunnel tests