How to Apply
Interested in participating in this research project? Contact the professor or graduate student listed below.
Professor
Dr. Alex Povitsky (Mechanical Engineering) | povitsky@uakron.edu
Graduate Student
Himel Barua | hb44@zips.uakron.edu
Project Description
Interaction of shock wave with boundary layer (SWBL) cause possible formation of recirculation zone and larger-scale zone of influence upstream and downstream of the point of the incident shock wave. These aerodynamic phenomena affect the shear and pressure forces acting on the surface, aerodynamic resistance and aerodynamic heating of propulsive systems and supersonic air vehicles. Numerical modeling using ANSYS tools by solving first principles conservation laws will be critical to evaluate SWBL. The project is of interest of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
Project Date
Fall 2019 and Spring 2020
Search Terms
aerospace systems, for credit, stem