FastS/IBM: Adaptive simulation of a supersonic flow - bow shock

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Adaptive mesh

Adaptive mesh on a supersonic (M∞=4) inviscid flow simulation

Sensor for adaptation: the difference of the Mach number


Initial mesh [0.73Mpts]


Mesh after adaptation [1.27Mpts]



         

Mach number contours


Initial Mach number field


Mach number after adaptation



                   

Stagnation pressure ratio

Theory : 21.068081

Original grid : 21.042294

Adapted grid : 21.065672

         
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