Simulation of a store separation using the finite element method (Q1102808)

A two-dimensional finite-element-based flow simulator for store separation problems is presented. The method accounts for continuous grid deformation and utilizes an automatic remeshing procedure that periodically regenerates the mesh in order to avoid excessive element distortion. The algorithm adopted for the solution of the Euler equations is analogous, in the absence of grid motion, to a two-step Taylor- Galerkin procedure. Results are presented for the application of this technique to two separate simulations.