The CFD solver OVERFLOW was used to simulate the CobraMRV undergoing supersonic retropropulsion (SRP) in the Langley Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel as part of a pre-test study. Aerodynamics of the CobraMRV are summarized and the sensitivity of vehicle loads to CFD parameters at a subset of operating conditions are investigated. Specific numerical methods, boundary conditions, and turbulence modeling options have been selected after considering the complex phenomena in SRP flows. Proper shock-capturing methods and dynamic grid adaption are necessary to correctly capture vehicle loads and dynamics. Present data indicates that at particular conditions, upstream asymmetries originating from the tunnel inflow plane contribute to measurable asymmetries on the CobraMRV heatshield.
OVERFLOW Analysis of Supersonic Retropropulsion Testingon the CobraMRV Mars Entry Vehicle Concept
AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition ; 2022 ; San Diego, CA, US
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