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name: cfd-analysis description: Deep integration with computational fluid dynamics tools for aerodynamic analysis across all flight regimes allowed-tools:

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CFD Analysis Skill

Purpose

Provide deep integration with computational fluid dynamics tools for comprehensive aerodynamic analysis across subsonic, transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flight regimes.

Capabilities

• ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, Star-CCM+ workflow automation
• Mesh generation and quality assessment
• Turbulence model selection and configuration
• Boundary condition specification for various flow regimes
• Post-processing and force/moment extraction
• Mesh independence study automation
• Flow visualization and contour generation
• Convergence monitoring and criteria definition

Usage Guidelines

• Select appropriate turbulence models based on flow regime and Reynolds number
• Ensure mesh quality metrics meet industry standards before running simulations
• Perform mesh independence studies to validate solution accuracy
• Use appropriate boundary conditions for the specific flight condition
• Monitor residuals and force/moment convergence during simulations
• Document all simulation parameters for traceability and reproducibility

Dependencies

• ANSYS Fluent
• OpenFOAM
• Star-CCM+
• ParaView
• Tecplot

Process Integration

• AE-001: CFD Analysis Workflow
• AE-002: Wind Tunnel Test Correlation
• AE-003: Aerodynamic Database Generation