Numerical simulation of the dynamics of turbulent boundary layers: perspectives of a transition simulator
- 15 August 1991
- journal article
- Published by The Royal Society in Philosophical Transactions A
- Vol. 336 (1641) , 95-102
- https://doi.org/10.1098/rsta.1991.0068
Abstract
The current and prospective capabilities of numerical simulations of turbulent boundary layers are discussed. The stringent resolution requirements for resolving instantaneous structures and dynamics (rather than just for producing statistics) are emphasized. Improvements and alternatives to the prevailing simulation methodology are proposed.Keywords
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