Simulation of Hypersonic Shock Wave Boundary Layer Interaction
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Join us for an exciting event where industry experts share their knowledge and insights on the latest trends in mechanical and aerospace engineering. This hybrid event will take place at 1 MetroTech Center, and online so mark your calendars and don’t miss out! Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply curious about these fields, this seminar is the perfect opportunity to network, learn, and stay updated. Come be a part of this engaging experience and expand your horizons in the world of mechanical and aerospace engineering.
About the Lecture
The accurate prediction of aerothermodynamic loading is central to the design, operation, and survivability of hypersonic vehicles. At these extreme flight conditions, the interaction of a shock wave with a boundary layer can create localized peaks in pressure and heat transfer that may exceed baseline levels by an order of magnitude. Capturing these effects requires accounting for complex physical phenomena such as thermochemical nonequilibrium and vibrational–translational energy exchange. Recent experiments at the Calspan University of Buffalo Research Center (CUBRC) and the University of Queensland studied a canonical case using a 25°–55° double cone to generate hypersonic shock wave laminar boundary layer interactions. This seminar will present computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of those experiments, comparing predictions of surface heat transfer and pressure using models ranging from calorically perfect gas assumptions to full nonequilibrium thermochemistry.
About the Speaker
Doyle D. Knight is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University New Brunswick, where he leads pioneering work in high-speed aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). He earned his Ph.D. in Aeronautics from Caltech, after completing his B.S. and M.S. there, along with a B.A. from Occidental College. His research spans CFD methods for simulating high-speed flows, energy-deposition flow and flight control, shock-wave boundary-layer interactions, and optimal aerodynamic design and GNC for hypersonic vehicles
Visitor Information
This event is open to NYU students, faculty, and staff.
📍 Location: NYU Tandon School of Engineering,
1 MetroTech Center MTC 19th FL Jacobs Seminar Room, [NYU ID required ]
📍 Location: Zoom
Link: https://nyu.zoom.us/j/94445994934
meeting ID: 944 4599 4934
About the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar Series
This series offers a unique opportunity to engage with a broad range of topics at the forefront of mechanical engineering, including robotics, bioengineering, artificial intelligence in science, disaster modeling, and solid and fluid mechanics. Each session features distinguished speakers from leading institutions around the world, providing valuable insights into current research challenges and innovations across the field.