Shuttle engine flow fields interact with the International Space
Station while docking. Data visualisation is crucial - it allows NASA
engineers to interpret results and plan for future investigations.
Understanding the dynamics of the solar atmosphere helps explain
eruptions called coronal mass ejections (CME). Predicting the cause
of these eruptions is an important scientific challenge.
Ventilation is a key design factor for the new Melbourne Cricket
Ground (MCG). Using PHOENICS to optimise the design, CFD and Tecplot
have been used to analyse air movement within the building and in
external areas.
Data visualisation is a key component in postprocessing results
from Sandwell's numerical models. This layout shows how the platform
disturbs the water surface in its vicinity and helps determine how
high the deck of the platform should be located.
Since the dawn of time, humans have been in awe of flight. With
modern technology and computing power, it is now possible to solve
many of its mysteries. The Flow Simulation and Analyses Group at George
Washington University developed a unique flow solver capable of accurately
simulating flows around complex moving bodies - including flapping
insect wings.
Integrated Systems Engineering (ISE) is one of the world's leading
providers of TCAD modeling and simulation software. TCAD greatly reduces
development time for new semiconductor technologies - enabling manufactures
to swiftly introduce new products into their extremely competitive
market.
David Glase from Purdue University develops models for simulating
turbulent combustion. Improved accuracy for this type of simulation
could potentially benefit internal combustion engines in cars, gas
turbine engines in airplanes, power plants, and other turbulent combustion
processes. His goal is to improve efficiency while reducing pollution.
The best way to solve problems of this type is with advanced computer
modeling of combustion processes.
HydroGeoLogic, Inc., develops advanced simulation technologies to
assess environmental issues. Their technology helps the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) meet specific water quality objectives, assists
the U.S. Navy to achieve real-time forecasting objectives, and also
supports the development of forecasting systems to ensure homeland
security.
"Tecplot software has provided an incredible boost to our productivity in terms of our research output and the insights we are able to obtain." Rajat Mittal, George Washington University