02.4 - Applied Aerodynamics
CFD-BASED AERODYNAMIC SHAPE OPTIMIZATION OF A MANNED RE-ENTRY VEHICLE
M.M. Entezari, Aerospace Research Institute, Iran; M. Mohammadi-Amin, Aerospace Research Institue, Iran
Aerodynamic optimizations of a manned re-entry capsule with respect to the L/D ratio and the effective volume are presented and discussed. The method proves to be a robust and relative efficient tool for aerodynamic design of modern vehicles. It is shown the method keeps and sometimes expands the established knowledge base of experienced engineers but reduces the design cycle times significantly.