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Coupled FSI Simulation
of a
Cross Parachute in a Wind Tunnel
Tim Bretl
Purpose
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Project Information and Results
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The purpose of this project was to use a coupled fluid-structure
interaction (FSI) simulation to identify the aerodynamic characteristics
of a cross parachute model for comparison with the results of a wind tunnel
test conducted by the Parks College of St. Louis University Wind Tunnel
Center. Average drag force calculated from FSI simulation data was much
higher than that calculated from wind tunnel data, but the physical
properties and dimensions of the parachute structural model and of the
wind tunnel test section continue to be refined. The architecture
put into place in the course of this project made it possible for future
users to easily modify the simulation.
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Cross Parachute Definition
Part I -- Standalone SD Simulation
Part II -- Standalone CFD Simulation
Part III -- Coupled FSI Simulation
Parks College Wind Tunnel Center Results
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