Fluid Mechanics & Hydrodynamic Simulation Team
Simulating fluid mechanical and hydrodynamic phenomena to advance vehicle design, environmental modeling, and industrial processes.
Research Mission
The Fluid Mechanics & Hydrodynamic Simulation Team develops and applies computational fluid dynamics and hydrodynamic simulation capabilities to advance vehicle design, environmental flow modeling, and industrial process optimization. The team investigates turbulence, multiphase flow, free-surface dynamics, and fluid-structure interaction — providing the simulation expertise needed to predict fluid behavior in the complex geometries and flow regimes encountered across DARAS engineering and environmental programs.
Key Research Functions
CFD Simulation
Developing and running high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics simulations — applying Reynolds-averaged, large eddy, and direct numerical simulation approaches to predict flow behavior in complex geometries across a wide range of Reynolds numbers.
Vehicle Hydrodynamics
Simulating the hydrodynamic performance of underwater and surface vehicles — predicting drag, lift, propulsion efficiency, and maneuvering characteristics to optimize UUV and surface vessel designs for DARAS maritime programs.
Environmental Flows
Modeling environmental fluid flows — river hydraulics, ocean currents, atmospheric dispersion, and contaminant transport — providing the simulation capability needed for flood forecasting, pollution assessment, and climate impact studies.
Research Capabilities
Directorate of Advanced Research & Applied Sciences
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