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The LIH was the first institute founded at the Academgorodok near Novosibirsk in 1957.
The three goals of the LIH were to develop main research directions, to establish
active relations with science and industry, and to train young research fellows for
advanced science and engineering. Approximately 500 people are employed at LIH
under the direction of Academician Vladimir M. Titov. A scientific staff of 170
includes about 135 Ph.D.s, 43 doctors of science, three academicians, and two
corresponding members of the RAS. The institute does fundamental and applied
research in the areas of mathematical problems of continuum mechanics and of
detonation and explosive processes. The work in applied hydrodynamics includes
stratified flow and dynamic flow (turbulence, internal waves, shock, and acoustic
wave propagation).
The Detonation and Explosive Processes Laboratory concentrates on applied
research in explosive working of materials and high velocity processes (Fig. 1.9).
These include explosive hardening, welding compaction, forming of structures
from powders, and detonation spraying. Industrial investigations are ongoing with
Sweden, Japan, Germany, the United States, and Yugoslavia.
The LIH Applied Hydrodynamics Laboratory efforts include stratified and
turbulent flows; wake characteristics; the surface and internal wave generation
mechanisms; the effect of waves on submerged bodies; and experimental testing of
mathematical models and compilations.
LIH contributions have ranged from the development of innovative solutions to practical
problems to pioneering efforts in fundamentals.
Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ITAM)
The ITAM was founded in 1957. The staff numbers 600 of whom 35 are professors and
180 are candidates of science. Their focus is on mathematical modeling,
aerodynamics, and physical gas dynamics.
The institute has the reputation of being the best institute in the countries of the former
Soviet Union in fundamental aerodynamics. The institute has eight wind tunnels of
varying sizes and capabilities. One hypersonic wind tunnel uses nitrogen as the
working fluid and operates at a Reynolds number of about 105, at altitudes of 80 to
90 km at Mach 16 to 24. All of these wind tunnels are computer controlled. ITAM
is collaborating with Princeton University in designing a new generation of wind
tunnels.
ITAM scientists are active in international conferences and do much of their work through
contracts with companies and academic institutions outside Russia. ITAM has two
teaching departments: Novosibirsk State University and Novosibirsk State
Technical University. The institute's research directions include aerodynamic
research; applied aerodynamic research; hydrodynamic research and cold gas
dynamic spraying of metals on glass, on other metals, and on ceramics; solid rocket
motors; and self-forging projectiles. This institute is very competitive and is moving
toward funding economic self-sufficiency.
Institute of Computational Technologies
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