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Academic Blog: Optimization of a Leading Edge for Flat Plate Boundary Layer Experiments

Academic Blog: Optimization of a Leading Edge for Flat Plate Boundary Layer Experiments

Predicting the transitional boundary layer is still an almost impossible task for arbitrary flow conditions. The consideration of the impact of boundary conditions such as pressure gradient, free-stream turbulence and surface roughness demand improved transition models, which are the interest of a research group at the Karlsruhe University for Applied Sciences. CAESES was introduced as the process integration and design optimization (PIDO) platform to optimize the leading edge contour.