Hypersonic Impact Method for Aerodynamics and Convective Heating (HI-MACH) Software
Energy, Environment & Aerospace Software
Abstract
Solving aerodynamic forces at high speeds is computationally difficult. Most current methods use computational fluid dynamics (CFD), a very complex and slow process, even on supercomputers. The HI-MACH software package allows aerospace engineers to quickly iterate through different designs by providing a 90% accurate solution in 0.01% of the time. HI-MACH doesn’t negate the need for final-phase CFD, but in the early design phases, it can significantly decrease iteration time.
What It Is
A software package that solves aerodynamic forces at extreme speeds.
Value Proposition
HI-MACH provides a 90% fidelity response in 0.01% of the time required by concurrent CFD methods.
Applicable Markets
Aerospace engineering, Space Vehicle Design & Manufacturing, Military Aircraft & Aerospace Manufacturing, Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Manufacturing, and Aircraft Engine & Parts Manufacturing.
Benefit
In aerospace design, engineers currently use full computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to evaluate high-level concepts before refining lower-level designs. This process is slow and computationally intensive and demands significant power and time.
HI-MACH uses high-speed trends and simplified models to calculate a 90% accurate solution in 0.01% of the time required by standard CFD. While it doesn’t eliminate the need for final-phase CFD verification, HI-MACH enables rapid, cost-effective design iterations at the start of a project.
This quickened process saves money, time, computing power, and electricity.
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Researchers
Douglas ("Doug") Hunsaker
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Jeremy Goates
USU AeroLab
Logan Freeman
USU AeroLab
Nathan Hoch
USU AeroLab
USU Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), USU AeroLab
Funding
This invention was made with government support awarded by the US Navy. The government has certain rights in the invention.
USU Reference No. C26025
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