International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 215, P. 109972 - 109972
Published: May 3, 2025
Language: Английский
Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 10
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
This editorial paper examines the cutting-edge advancements in aerodynamics, a critical field within fluid mechanics, with wide-ranging applications aviation, automotive engineering, wind energy, and beyond. As aerodynamics evolves, it influences design of aircraft, turbines, vehicles, energy systems, necessitating specialized tools methods for in-depth research application. Recent experimental techniques, computational methods, material science, flow control technologies are driving significant changes aerodynamic performance. Figure 1 presents detailed chart illustrating recent tools, methodologies, technologies, applications.Experimental particularly through sub-scale full-scale testing flight experiments, will make strides development advanced sensors, instruments, measurement systems. For example, future time-resolved PIV is expected to be shaped by technological imaging, data processing, integration emerging techniques. Future developments could allow researchers observe flows over multiple scales simultaneously, helping link small-scale turbulent dynamics large-scale structures improve our understanding turbulence at all scales. The combination higher resolution, real-time analysis, multi-dimensional measurements, use machine learning an even more powerful tool studying aerodynamics. Wind tunnel remain crucial method assessing aircraft performance, different phases [1-3]. Simultaneously, such as CFD, progress. More accurate simulations airflow around complex geometries now possible, techniques like LES [4] DNS [5] offering resolution but increased cost. Machine artificial intelligence also gaining importance enabling optimization designs, improving CFD accuracy, developing new models [6]. anticipated undergo paradigm shift learning, faster, flows, including hypersonic regimes. Flow which optimize performance manipulating natural structures, have evolved considerably. Advances actuators, modulated pulse jets [7, 8], plasma actuators [9], model-free closed-loop systems [10], hybrid [11], aim enhance control, reduce consumption, robustness. These become useful where efficient under varying conditions. innovations both sustainability next-generation aircraft. Material science continue play pivotal role Lightweight composites, shape-memory alloys, materials polymeric gyroid [12] being developed weight, structural integrity, lower drag. Finally, smart adaptive surface properties enable drag lift, ushering era dynamic, responsive advancements, underpinned computational, material, environmental innovations, redefine addressing global challenges Additionally, rise 3D printing technology has revolutionized production components, creation intricate shapes previously difficult manufacture. capability open avenues optimizing designs aerospace applications.Nature long been source inspiration design. Bio-inspired [13], studies patterns animals, prominent engineering solutions. study owl wings [14] led quieter mechanisms, beneficial urban air mobility applications. By mimicking features birds fish, engineers Biomimetic approaches inspired bird marine locomotion, revolutionize design, enhancing efficiency adaptability. Applied bridges theoretical practical challenges. Researchers increasingly focusing their efforts on vehicles (including spacecraft, drones, cars) withstand extreme weather conditions turbulence, crosswinds, heavy rain. this involves predict manage weather-related disturbances. In focus all-weather conditions, safety efficiency. Hypersonic face thermal stresses, benefit from designed maintain stability high speeds. see breakthroughs management facilitating safer, stable high-speed vehicles. optimized blade turbine layout, made power generation sustainable [15]. Renewable refined maximize capture while minimizing impacts. number turbines needed, footprint farms increasing output. Aerodynamics fuel ground rail Effective essential resistance, handling, maximizing trucks, buses, electric cars.Regulations policies significantly influence Safety standards established agencies FAA EASA drive integrity concerns regarding climate change intensify, emissions ICAO's Carbon Offsetting Reduction Scheme International Aviation (CORSIA), likely encourage enhanced [16]. Regulations targeting noise pollution airports lead fostering methodology. supporting aviation propulsion novel solutions tailored these ultra-efficient airframes hydrogen propulsion, complemented noise-reduction mobility. phenomena pollution, patterns, change. atmospheric dynamics, can better mitigate impact human activities environment [17]. inform city planning strategies. interdisciplinary combines meteorology, address real-world sustainability.Innovative blended wing-body concept [18], integrates fuselage into single structure, reducing junction fuselage. lift-to-drag ratios, leading reduced consumption exploration further advancements. viable, range that take account unique characteristics motors batteries, allowing Looking forward, several key areas poised shape One area autonomous require innovative ensure [19]. Advanced surfaces wing configurations studied adapt changing autonomously. Another promising direction renewable sources, solar-powered would reliance fossil fuels. growth solutions, eVTOL [20], must prioritize environments, salient. Aerodynamic ensuring success transportation solutions.In conclusion, continues advance, driven materials, regulatory frameworks. emerge autonomous, electric, central issues shaping evolution innovation imperatives, across automotive, space exploration. topic encompasses latest simulation applied reflecting multi-disciplinary nature modern research.
Language: Английский
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International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 215, P. 109972 - 109972
Published: May 3, 2025
Language: Английский
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