Fluid Structure Interaction
Fluid structure interaction is a class of simulations when fluid flow changes the shape or orientation of body which in turn changes the fluid flow. Vorticity has applied this type of simulation to a range of problems including modelling:
- a microprobe hitting solid water ice at high velocity;
- an ejection seat emerging into high speed flow;
- airbag inflation;
- aerodynamic stability of flexible structures;
- water impact;
- parachute dynamics and inflation in subsonic and supersonic flow;
- and entry probe dynamic stability.
Fluid Structure Interaction Case Studies
ESA – Huygens Descent Control Sub-System (DCSS)
ESA – Mercury Landing Technologies
Martin Baker Aircraft – Ejection Seat and Crew Escape Systems Analysis
NASA JPL – Mars Science Laboratory Parachute Consultancy
NASA Johnson Space Centre – Hypercone System Studies
SSTL / ESA – Earth Re-entry Vehicle Demonstrator Pre-Phase A
Thales/ESA – ExoMars Probe Aerodynamics and Aerothermal Analysis
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