Computational fluid dynamics modelling of store separation for transonic generic store

Abstract

In this study, two different well-known wind tunnel techniques; “Captive Trajectory Method “and “Grid Surveying Method “are simulated using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) method. Time dependent behavior of a generic store during the release process from a delta wing under high transonic flow regime is determined. First of all, in captive trajectory simulation, simultaneous trajectory and attitude computations are accomplished by utilizing a reliable commercial flow solver called ANSYS Fluent. Secondly, aerodynamic grid database generation required for grid surveying approach is performed and the trajectory of the store is determined by using a standalone store separation module built in MATLAB Simulink. The numerical outputs are compared with available wind tunnel results conducted in Arnold Engineering Development Center. © 2018, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA. All rights reserved.