NASA NTRS · 20020050562
Grid Generation Issues and CFD Simulation Accuracy for the X33 Aerothermal Simulations
Abstract
Grid generation issues relating to the simulation of the X33 aerothermal environment using the GASP code are explored. Required grid densities and normal grid stretching are discussed with regards to predicting the fluid dynamic and heating environments with the desired accuracy. The generation of volume grids is explored and includes discussions of structured grid generation packages such as GRIDGEN, GRIDPRO and HYPGEN. Volume grid manipulation techniques for obtaining desired outer boundary and grid clustering using the OUTBOUND code are examined. The generation of the surface grid with the required surface grid with the required surface grid topology is also discussed. Utilizing grids without singular axes is explored as a method of avoiding numerical difficulties at the singular line.
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Polsky, Susan, Papadopoulos, Periklis, Davies, Carol, Loomis, Mark, Prabhu, Dinesh, Langhoff, Stephen R.. 1997-01-01. Grid Generation Issues and CFD Simulation Accuracy for the X33 Aerothermal Simulations. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20020050562
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