Application of higher order low dissipative scheme on hypersonic flow field using a minmod limiter

Abstract

The different shapes of reentry vehicle cone with different radii and cone half angle have been studied and verified with experimental data by using higher order low dissipative scheme of Harten and Yee. A code has been generated to simulate the flow at high Mach number and shock capturing technique has been used for the location of shock waves. The patterns of shock waves and aerodynamics performance have been studied as radius or angle of cone is changed and compared with available experimental data. The developed code by using a flux difference scheme is also validated for the same. Three different geometries with tip to base radius ratios have been simulated at Mach 5.9 at a wide range of angle of attack −4°,−2, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10,12°.