Improved Solver Technology for Computational Fluid Dynamics
Improved Solver Technology for Computational Fluid Dynamics
Objectives
Develop CFD methods with improved accuracy, efficiency, robustness, that are suitable for modern high-performance computational environments
Develop methodologies for verification of CFD methods in applications to complex turbulent flows
Why It Matters
Verifiably accurate, efficient, and robust CFD methods are needed for analysis of complex physical phenomena and to enable computational design and optimization of aerospace vehicles
Recent Accomplishments
Developed improved discretization and iteration methods for turbulent flows; implemented in practical CFD codes
Led CFD solver technology verification efforts, provided reference solutions for benchmark turbulent flows
Developed a new approach to CFD (Hyperbolic Navier-Stokes), implemented in practical codes