A guide to the intersection of supersonic intake design, formal optimization methods, and computational fluid dynamics.
ISBN 9781032794570
184 pages, 110 Color Illustrations
Design supersonic intakes using formal optimization tools including Kriging surrogate models and Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithms (MOGA) with axiomatic design theory.
Leverage advancements in computational fluid dynamics methods for practical intake design, with detailed coverage of RANS solvers and mesh generation strategies.
A faster, lower-fidelity alternative to RANS computation with illustrative applications to hypersonic intakes for rapid design iteration.
Focus on intricate aspects of cowl design including lip offset strategies, internal wedge angles, and terminal shock positioning for optimal pressure recovery.
Detailed treatment of throat geometry optimization for maximizing total pressure recovery while minimizing intake wave drag.
Comprehensive coverage of three-dimensional and conical intake configurations with practical design guidelines and performance analysis.
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Reduced-Order Aerodynamic Model implementation for rapid intake performance estimation.
View on GitHubMethods for computing boundary layer displacement thickness corrections to inviscid intake calculations.
Read Full ChapterMethodology for intake thrust and drag bookkeeping in propulsion system analysis.
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