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similar to DES but with modifications to reduce the influences <strong>of</strong> ambiguous grid densities in the<br />

numerical results. SARC contains modifications to the <strong>or</strong>iginal SA model to account f<strong>or</strong> the<br />

effect <strong>of</strong> system rotation and/<strong>or</strong> streamline curvature.<br />

The Cp is the quantity <strong>of</strong> most interest f<strong>or</strong> this research, theref<strong>or</strong>e other parameters such as<br />

skin friction coefficient and velocity pr<strong>of</strong>iles are not closely examined. Flow results are run on<br />

the Wing1 wing-only grid f<strong>or</strong> all three models and the results are presented in Figure 5-7 f<strong>or</strong> the<br />

instantaneous Cp measurements plotted against non-dimensional ch<strong>or</strong>d at 88% span on the down-<br />

stroke <strong>of</strong> the pitch oscillation, (as indicated by the box plot <strong>of</strong> the airfoil position in the lower<br />

p<strong>or</strong>tion <strong>of</strong> the plot). No significant changes in the wing surface Cp results are evident. There is<br />

only min<strong>or</strong> variation seen in the shock region on the upper surface at 60-75% ch<strong>or</strong>d, shock<br />

region on the lower surface at 10-15% ch<strong>or</strong>d, and near the TE on both upper and lower surfaces<br />

f<strong>or</strong> the SST-DES model. Theref<strong>or</strong>e, any <strong>of</strong> the three turbulence models can be used with<br />

confidence. The SARC-DDES turbulence model is chosen f<strong>or</strong> the research.<br />

Preliminary Wind Tunnel Validation<br />

F<strong>or</strong> the purpose <strong>of</strong> model validation, Cobalt CFD steady surface-pressures are compared<br />

with those <strong>of</strong> Elbers’ 118 and Sellers’ 119 wind-tunnel results. Elbers’ steady wind-tunnel<br />

configuration consists <strong>of</strong> a 1/9-scale F-16A with tip 16S210 <strong>or</strong> AMRAAM launchers and four<br />

underwing AMRAAMS evaluated at a Mach range <strong>of</strong> 0.90-0.96 in 0.01 increments and an AOA<br />

range <strong>of</strong> 0-10°, in 1° increments, with a unit Reynolds number held at 2.5x10 6 per foot. This<br />

configuration is also used by Cunningham f<strong>or</strong> unsteady wind-tunnel testing at high angles <strong>of</strong><br />

attack. 68 Sellers’ steady wind tunnel configuration consists <strong>of</strong> a 1/9-scale F-16C with tip AIM-9<br />

missiles on a 16S210 launcher evaluated at a Mach range <strong>of</strong> 0.6-1.2 in 0.1 increments and an<br />

AOA range <strong>of</strong> 0-26°, in 1° increments, with a constant Reynolds number <strong>of</strong> 2.0x10 6 per foot.<br />

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