Some Adaptive Numerical Technology for Computational Aerodynamics

All three components of computational aerodynamics are actively developed: mathematical models of real aerodynamic processes, numerical algorithms, and high-performance computing. The most impressive progress has been made in the field of computing, though with a considerable complication of the computer architecture. Numerical algorithms developed more conservative. Nevertheless, computational mathematics now amassed a whole palette of numerical algorithms that can provide acceptable accuracy and interface between modern mathematical models in aerodynamics and high-performance computers. This paper gives a general overview of objectives and approaches of international Project TRISTAM and a description of the four-stage computer technology in the field of computational aerodynamics.