Problem Statement
Electron-loss mechanisms are important in ionized high-speed flow predictions.
PROJECT DETAIL · 2022
Electron Losses in Hypersonic Flows
Prior publication (Editor's Pick) on electron-loss behavior in hypersonic plasma flows.
- Prior Work
- CFD
Why It Matters
This prior contribution informs broader understanding of plasma-flow behavior.
Methods / Numerical + ML Setup
- Evaluated electron-loss behavior across modeled hypersonic flow scenarios.
Key Results
- Published physics trends recognized as Editor's Pick in Physics of Fluids.
Toolchain
- CFD
- Numerical analysis
Challenges and Lessons
- Capturing coupled plasma behavior with stable numerical settings.
Future Work
- Maintained as foundational background alongside ongoing DRL-CFD flow-control research.