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Panel Methods in Aerodynamics; Some Highlights

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Panel Methods in Fluid Mechanics with Emphasis on Aerodynamics

Part of the book series: Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics ((NONUFM,volume 21))

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A survey is presented of several aspects of the use and further development of panel methods in aerodynamics. Aspects discussed include possible types of boundary conditions, low versus higher-order formulations, simulation of subsonic and supersonic flow and modeling of wakes as well as of leading-edge vortex separation. Also discussed are computational aspects of panel methods and possible directions for new developments. The latter include the extension of the domain of applicability to compressible flow and the coupling with viscous flow methods, as well as ways to improve the efficiency of the panel method.

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  1. National Aerospace Laboratory NLR, Anthony Fokkerweg 2, 1059 CM, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    H. W. M. Hoeijmakers

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  1. Mechanik, RWTH Aachen, Templergraben 64, 5100, Aachen, Germany

    Josel Ballmann

  2. Institut A für Mechanik, Universität Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 9, 7000, Stuttgart 80, Germany

    Richard Eppler

  3. Informatik, Christian-Albrechts-Universität, Olshausenstr. 40, 2300, Kiel 1, Germany

    Wolfgang Hackbusch

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Hoeijmakers, H.W.M. (1988). Panel Methods in Aerodynamics; Some Highlights. In: Ballmann, J., Eppler, R., Hackbusch, W. (eds) Panel Methods in Fluid Mechanics with Emphasis on Aerodynamics. Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics, vol 21. Vieweg+Teubner Verlag, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-663-13997-3_1

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