The use of finite elements is explored in a field in which its use has previously not been deemed very feasible, that of transonic flow. The specific problem chosen is that of steady small-disturbance transonic flow. The nonlinear equations are formulated with an artificial viscosity term added to yield the proper domain of dependence and directional bias in supersonic regions and across imbedded shock waves. Justification is given for the problem and means of solution chosen, and the potential advantages of the finite element procedure over standard finite difference procedures are discussed. Several possible improvements on the method as presently derived are stated. Computational mesh requirements and certain mesh variations are described. Some results equivalent to finite difference calculations are given as a sample solution. (Kursetz)
A finite element solution of transonic flow
Eine Finite Elemente Loesung zur transsonischen Stroemung
AIAA-Papers ; 1-5
1978
5 Seiten, 6 Bilder, 3 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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