A computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulation has been made of the flow past an Aeroassist Flight Experiment (AFE) aerobrake model with a payload and sting. The simulation involves solving the complete Navier-Stokes equations in three dimensions. Comparisons with data taken in a Mach 10 wind tunnel test are made and agreement is shown to be very good. Points of comparison include the aerobrake surface pressure and heat transfer rate, the sting surface streamlines, and the sting heat transfer rate. The dependence of the solution on the grid is also explored. Finally, predictions are made for conditions which correspond to a hypersonic shock tunnel force and moment test to be carried out later this year.


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    Title :

    Aerothermodynamic environment predictions in support of the Aeroassist Flight Experiment


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference ; 1991 ; New Orleans, LA, United States


    Publication date :

    1991-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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