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Lectures series in computational fluid dynamics

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OSTI ID:5732350

The lecture notes cover the basic principles of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). They are oriented more toward practical applications than theory, and are intended to serve as a unified source for basic material in the CFD field as well as an introduction to more specialized topics in artificial viscosity and boundary conditions. Each chapter in the text is associated with a videotaped lecture. The basic properties of conservation laws, wave equations, and shock waves are described. The duality of the conservation law and wave representations is investigated, and shock waves are examined in some detail. Finite difference techniques are introduced for the solution of wave equations and conservation laws. Stability analysis for finite difference approximations are presented. A consistent description of artificial viscosity methods are provided. Finally, the problem of nonreflecting boundary conditions are treated.

Research Organization:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Moffett Field, CA (USA). Ames Research Center
OSTI ID:
5732350
Report Number(s):
N-87-29214; NASA-TM-100010; A-87291; NAS-1.15:100010; CONF-8607353-
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English