Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper looks at the progress of aerodynamic tech on high-performance aircraft and space launch vehicles. It uses new aerodynamic designs, CFD models, and experimental testing to advance aviation and space exploration. It examines pilots' challenges in atmospheric and space launches, prioritizing high-speed airflow in supersonic and hypersonic conditions. Research tackles drag control, heat dissipation, and aerodynamic stability to optimize aircraft performance at high speeds. Modern materials like lightweight composites and heat-resistant coatings are featured in the article to improve operational durability and performance. The article discussed adaptive surface control systems capable of morphing a wing's shape during flight to enhance lift and minimize drag. This allows for improved maneuverability, increased fuel efficiency, and better mission accomplishment metrics. By using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), one can limit empirical testing for a given research problem. The integration of new materials and technological advances in aviation and aerospace results in significant performance advances while also achieving sustainable operations.
DOI: 10.14419/v1v7qw20
Institution: Kalinga University
Subfield: Computational Mechanics
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415764205
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