Advanced fluid-structure interaction techniques for modeling ringsail parachutes

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dc.contributor.advisorTezduyar, Tayfun E.
dc.creatorWright, Samuel E., III
dc.date.accessioned2011-07-25T02:06:29Z
dc.date.available2011-07-25T02:06:29Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.description.abstractThe Team for Advanced Flow Simulation and Modeling (T☆FSM) at Rice University specializes in developing fluid-structure interaction (FSI) modeling techniques for several classes of challenging problems including geometrically complex parachutes. Current modeling technologies are expanded upon with emphasis placed on more realistic FSI modeling of the Orion spacecraft ringsail parachutes. A method for generating a starting condition that matches NASA drop test data and allows for a fair comparison of design variations is introduced. The effect of the geometric porosity distribution on parachute performance and stability is analyzed for three parachute configurations. Rotationally periodic computations that model flow past the complex canopy geometry are presented. Fabric and geometric porosity coefficients are calculated for an improved FSI porosity model. A spatially multiscale technique is used to compare fabric stresses with and without a vent hoop.
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dc.identifier.callnoTHESIS M.E. 2010 WRIGHT
dc.identifier.citationWright, Samuel E., III. "Advanced fluid-structure interaction techniques for modeling ringsail parachutes." (2010) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/62116">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/62116</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/62116
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjectApplied mechanics
dc.subjectAerospace engineering
dc.subjectMechanical engineering
dc.titleAdvanced fluid-structure interaction techniques for modeling ringsail parachutes
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialText
thesis.degree.departmentMechanical Engineering
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineering
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
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