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The NASA tetrahedral unstructured software system (TetrUSS)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

N. T. Frink,
S. Z. Pirzadeh,
P. C. Parikh,
M. J. Pandya and
M. K. Bhat
N. T. Frink
Affiliation:
NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, USA
S. Z. Pirzadeh
Affiliation:
NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, USA
P. C. Parikh
Affiliation:
NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, USA
M. J. Pandya
Affiliation:
Paragon Research, Hampton, Virginia, USA
M. K. Bhat
Affiliation:
Paragon Research, Hampton, Virginia, USA
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Abstract

The NASA tetrahedral unstructured software system (TetrUSS) was developed during the 1990s to provide a rapid aerodynamic analysis and design capability to applied aerodynamicists. The system comprises of loosely integrated, user-friendly software that enables the application of advanced Euler and Navier-Stokes tetrahedral finite volume technology to complex aerodynamic problems. TetrUSS has matured well because of the generous feedback from many willing users representing a broad cross-section of background and skill levels. This paper presents an overview of the current capabilities of the TetrUSS system along with some representative results from selected applications.

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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 104 , Issue 1040 , October 2000, pp. 491 - 499
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2000 

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