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Coupled computational aerodynamics is discussed. In relation to this, mesh movement, conservation, geometry alignment, stability, data interpolation, and other matters related to using moving meshes is overviewed. Code coupling software is discussed. The coupled simulations addressed encompass aeroelasticity; conjugate heat transfer and coupled aerodynamic simulations. Numerical approaches in relation to these are outlined. Examples of coupled eddy resolving simulations are reviewed along with validation levels for them and schemes used. As would be expected, there are much less examples of eddy resolving simulations for more complex, multifaceted coupled problems. However, for practical systems, such simulations are identified as being vital to gaining physically plausible solutions.
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Tucker, P.G. (2014). Coupled Computational Aerodynamics. In: Unsteady Computational Fluid Dynamics in Aeronautics. Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications, vol 104. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7049-2_7
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