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physics.flu-dyn2025
Computational Aerothermal Framework and Analysis of Stetson Mach 6 Blunt Cone
Arturo Rodriguez, Piyush Kumar, Cesar Diaz-Caraveo +4
Accurately predicting aerothermal behavior is paramount for the effective design of hypersonic vehicles, as aerodynamic heating plays a pivotal role in influencing performance metr…
physics.flu-dyn2025
Computational Investigation of Roughness Effects on Boundary Layer Transition for Stetson's Blunt Cone at Mach 6
Arturo Rodriguez, Piyush Kumar, Cesar Diaz-Caraveo +3
In this aerothermal study, we performed a two-dimensional steady-state Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and heat conduction simulation at Mach 6. The key to our methodology was a…
physics.flu-dyn2024
Designing an Optimal Scoop for Holloman High-Speed Test Track Water Braking Mechanism using Computational Fluid Dynamics
Jose A. Terrazas, Piyush Kumar, Arturo Rodriguez +3
Specializing in high-speed testing, Holloman High-Speed Test Track (HHSTT) uses water braking to stop vehicles on the test track. This method takes advantage of the higher density…