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Olsen, Thomas H.

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NASA NTRS2001

Generic Wing-Body Aerodynamics Data Base

The wing-body aerodynamics data base consists of a series of CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations about a generic wing body configuration consisting of a ogive-circular-cylinder fuselage and a simple symmetric wing mid-mounted on the fuselage. Solutions have been obtained for Nonlinear Potential (P), Euler (E) and Navier-Stokes (N) solvers over a range of subsonic and transonic Mach numbers and angles of attack. In addition, each solution has been computed on a series of grids, coarse, medium and fine to permit an assessment of grid refinement errors.

Holst, Terry L.↗

NASA NTRS2001

Generic Aerothermodynamic Database

The aerothermodynamic database consists of Navier-Stokes solutions in PLOT3D format for the spherical-like nose cap of the X-38. These solutions are chosen to follow a reentry trajectory. The Mach number varies from 7.89 to 1.72 while the angle of attack varies from 38.73 degrees to 17.08 degrees. The Reynolds number varies from 4.139E6 to 2.766E7. Coarse, Medium and Fine grid solutions are supplied for each point in the data base. In addition to the flow solutions, a table of force and moment coefficients as well as the maximum heat transfer coefficient is also stored in the database.

Olsen, Thomas H.↗