Vortex Flow Phenomena and Physics of Aerospace Engineering Applications (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Aerospace (ISSN 2226-4310). This special issue belongs to the section "Aeronautics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1021
Special Issue Editors
Interests: vortex dynamics; flow mechanisms; vortex rings; impinging jets; jet mixing enhancements; flow control
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Interests: scalar dispersion; turbulent mixing; air pollution; ventilation; boundary layer; schlieren velocimetry; quantitative schlieren; flow control; jets
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Understanding flow fields and their impact upon the aerodynamics of aerial vehicles often demands a good appreciation of the vortex dynamics and flow physics associated with the key flow phenomena that enable and enhance the functionalities of said aerial vehicles. Therefore, this Special Issue includes but is not limited to conventional fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, launch vehicles, bio-inspired solutions, and projectile flights, among other applications. While parametric pursuits are often undertaken numerically or experimentally to improve and optimize their design, the role played by exploiting and optimizing the underlying fundamental flow mechanisms cannot be underestimated. In fact, the latter is more of an upstream approach that could arguably lead to more efficient and effective solutions and/or concepts by tackling the heart of the problem. However, unravelling the vortex dynamics and flow physics of many aerospace engineering applications is often challenging, especially when a myriad of different flow phenomena co-exist under unsteady, high-speed, or turbulent flow conditions. This Special Issue calls upon researchers addressing these challenges to submit their findings in order to better disseminate knowledge with the aim of informing the research community about their progress. Indeed, a more collective understanding can help the community advance significantly.
Dr. Tze How New
Dr. Desmond H. Lim
Dr. Nick Zang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aerodynamics
- fluid dynamics
- vortex dynamics
- flow mechanism
- flow physics
- boundary layer
- flow separation
- viscous flow
- flow transitions
- flow instabilities
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