The Influence of Critical Shear Stress on Shear-Thinning and Shear-Thickening Fluids

Explore the influence of critical shear stress on shear-thinning and shear-thickening fluids in this brief article.

Tackle Mesh Generation and Geometry Access Challenges Through Automation

Automation is key for massive mesh generation in CFD which will improve holistically CFD’s ability to resolve difficult simulations.

Obtain the Solution to the Poisson Equation Using the Finite Difference Method

Learn the advantages and steps involved in obtaining the solution to the Poisson equation by using the finite difference method.

Solving Maxwell's Equations With the Finite Difference Time Domain Method

Learn why the finite difference time domain method (FDTD) is the most popular technique for solving electromagnetic problems.

An Introduction to the Ground-Level Aerodynamics of Aircraft

Creeping Flow in Fluids: Examples and Analysis

Here are some examples of creeping flow as well as some ways to solve this flow mathematically.

How Low Radar Cross Section Can Hamper Aerodynamic Performance

The most aerodynamic aircraft do not always have the lowest radar cross section. See why in this article.

The Relationship Between the Kinematic Viscosity of Air and Temperature

Learn more about the kinematic viscosity of air, an important parameter to consider when designing aerodynamic systems.

An Introduction to Dynamic vs. Kinematic Viscosity

Learn the differences between dynamic vs. kinematic viscosity as well as some methods of measurement.

An Overview of Poiseuille's Law for Resistance

Learn about Poiseuilles’s law for resistance and how it can help you calculate the resistance to flow.

Automatic Boundary Proximity Detection and Element Sizing for B-Rep Constrained Unstructured Meshes Using Fidelity Pointwise

A method that can automatically determine mesh element sizing for improved mesh quality at encroaching boundaries has been developed and is applied to geometry-constrained meshes.

All About Geodesics on a Sphere

Learn more about shortest paths and geodesics on a sphere in this brief article.

The Finite Difference Method of Discretization in CFD

Explore the advantages and disadvantages of using the finite difference method of discretization here.

Fidelity Pointwise: CAD to Volume Mesh Part 2, Removing Lamina Edges

In this video, we focus on Fidelity Pointwise and present the second video in our CAD to Volume Mesh series.

Fidelity Pointwise - The Initialize Interior Default

In this video, we focus on Fidelity Pointwise and look at the Initialize Interior option in the Defaults panel.

High-Lift Airfoils and Flap Systems in Aircraft

Learn more about the principles and benefits of high-lift airfoils as well as flap systems in this brief article.

The Impact of the Chord Length of an Airfoil

Learn what the chord length of an airfoil is as well as how it impacts aircraft design here.

Why You Should Never Neglect Air Resistance When Designing a Vehicle

Learn why designers should never neglect air resistance when designing vehicles for the market.

Atmospheric Boundary Layer Analysis Using CFD

Learn more about the atmospheric boundary layer and how engineers use CFD to analyze this layer.