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Coupling Boltzmann and Navier-Stokes equations by friction

Journal Article · · Journal of Computational Physics
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. INRIA, Le Chesnay (France)
  2. Universite Paris, Dauphine (France)
  3. ICASE, Hampton, VA (United States)

The aim of this paper is to introduce and validate a coupled Navier-Stokes Boltzman approach for the calculation of hypersonic rarefied flows around maneuvering vehicles. The proposed strategy uses locally a kinetic model in the boundary layer coupled through wall friction forces to a global Navier-Stokes solver. Different numerical experiments illustrate the potentialities of the method. 29 refs., 24 figs.

OSTI ID:
478578
Journal Information:
Journal of Computational Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Computational Physics Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 127; ISSN JCTPAH; ISSN 0021-9991
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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