Numerical investigation of flow control mechanisms for drag reduction in supersonic base-flows

Jayahar Sivasubramanian, Richard D. Sandberg, Dominic A. Von Terzi, Hermann F. Fasel

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Abstract

Supersonic axisymmetric base flows are prototypical for flows behind projectiles and missiles. There is evidence that large (turbulent) coherent structures exist in these flows and strongly influence the mean flow. The objective of the present investigation is to evaluate if and how successful passive flow control techniques modify the large structures and the mean flow. To this end, numerical simulations using two hybrid RANS/LES methods, the Flow Simulation Methodology (FSM) and Detached Eddy Simulations (DES), were employed to investigate the supersonic base flow at ReD = 3.3 × 10 6 and Ma = 2.46. As a passive control method, boat-tailing is studied. The obtained mean flow data and the turbulent coherent structures are compared to available experimental results and to simulations without flow control.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCollection of Technical Papers - 44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
Pages10775-10784
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)1563478072, 9781563478079
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting 2006 - Reno, NV, United States
Duration: Jan 9 2006Jan 12 2006

Publication series

NameCollection of Technical Papers - 44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting
Volume15

Other

Other44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityReno, NV
Period1/9/061/12/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Space and Planetary Science
  • Aerospace Engineering

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