Abstract

An aerodynamic prediction technique based on the steady form of the full-potential equation has been applied to a variety of three-dimensional supersonic flow problems exhibiting embedded subsonic regions. A conservative switching scheme is employed to transition from the supersonic relaxation algorithm, and vice versa. Numerical solutions are obtained for a number of complex configurations, including advanced tactical fighter, Langley canard-wing fighter configuration, isolated shuttle orbiter, and mated shuttle orbiter configuration with external tank. The computed results are in good agreement with available experimental data.

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