What is it about?
Computational models of the flow around relatively simple geometries can aid in the design of new hardware for use in wind tunnels. This paper discusses ways in which these simulations helped to design and plan for the use of a variety of probes to measure pressures and temperatures in the NASA Glenn Research Center 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel.
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Why is it important?
The integration of wind tunnel experimental testing and computational simulation is a great use of the tools available to the wind tunnel community. This serves as an example of the planning and forethought that can help make educated decisions for a test campaign, in this instance, a wind tunnel characterization/calibration.
Perspectives
This paper shows the benefits of integrating computational fluid dynamics models and CFD users into the test planning and/or hardware design process.
Aaron Johnson
NASA
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This page is a summary of: Use of CFD in the Design of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel Characterization Array, July 2024, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
DOI: 10.2514/6.2024-4201.
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