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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
66
Citations
48710
World Ranking
480
National Ranking
219

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2017 - Member of the National Academy of Engineering For development and application of a broad array of computational techniques for the prediction of aerodynamic turbulence and noise.

Overview

Philippe R. Spalart is affiliated with Boeing in the United States and has a substantial publication record primarily in the field of Engineering, with a focus on Computational Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering.

Their research covers several specialized topics including:

  • Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics
  • Aerodynamics and Acoustics in Jet Flows
  • Wind and Air Flow Studies
  • Fluid Dynamics and Vibration Analysis
  • Aerodynamics and Fluid Dynamics Research
  • Acoustic Wave Phenomena Research

They have contributed to various subfields of study such as:

  • Computational Mechanics
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Atmospheric Science

Spalart's recent scholarly articles include:

  • "Improvements to the Quadratic Constitutive Relation Based on NASA Juncture Flow Data" (2020), published in AIAA Journal
  • "Correction to the Spalart-Allmaras Turbulence Model, Providing More Accurate Skin Friction" (2020), published in AIAA Journal
  • "Wall-Modeled LES of Flow over a Gaussian Bump with Strong Pressure Gradients and Separation" (2020), published in AIAA AVIATION 2020 FORUM
  • "Direct numerical simulation of the two-dimensional speed bump flow at increasing Reynolds numbers" (2021), published in International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow
  • "Velocity and temperature scalings leading to compressible laws of the wall" (2023), published in Journal of Fluid Mechanics

The scientist frequently publishes in venues such as:

  • AIAA Journal
  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • Flow Turbulence and Combustion
  • AIAA AVIATION 2020 FORUM
  • Journal of Turbulence

Notable frequent co-authors include:

  • M. L. Shur
  • М. Х. Стрелец
  • А. В. Травин
  • Frédéric Alauzet
  • Qiqi Wang

Recognition of their contributions includes membership in the National Academy of Engineering since 2017, awarded for the development and application of a broad array of computational techniques focused on the prediction of aerodynamic turbulence and noise.

Best Publications

  • A one-equation turbulence model for aerodynamic flows

    P. Spalart;S. Allmaras

  • Comments on the feasibility of LES for wings, and on a hybrid RANS/LES approach

    Philippe R. Spalart

  • A new version of detached-eddy simulation, resistant to ambiguous grid densities

    P. R. Spalart;S. Deck;M. L. Shur;Kyle Squires

  • Direct simulation of a turbulent boundary layer up to R sub theta = 1410

    Philippe R. Spalart

  • A hybrid RANS-LES approach with delayed-DES and wall-modelled LES capabilities

    Mikhail L. Shur;Philippe R. Spalart;Mikhail Kh. Strelets;Andrey K. Travin

  • Strategies for turbulence modelling and simulations

    P.R Spalart

  • Detached-Eddy Simulation

    Philippe R. Spalart

  • A One-Equation Turbulence Model for Aerodynamic Flows

    P. R. Spalart

  • Spectral methods for the Navier-Stokes equations with one infinite and two periodic directions

    Philippe R. Spalart;Robert D. Moser;Michael M. Rogers

  • Detached-Eddy Simulations past a circular cylinder

    Andrei Travin;Michael Shur;Michael Strelets;Philippe Spalart

  • On the sensitization of turbulence models to rotation and curvature

    P.R. Spalart;M. Shur

  • Linear and nonlinear stability of the Blasius boundary layer

    F. P. Bertolotti;Th. Herbert;P. R. Spalart

  • Detached-eddy simulation of an airfoil at high angle of attack

    M. Shur;P.R. Spalart;M. Strelets;A. Travin

  • An approach to wall modeling in large-eddy simulations

    N. V. Nikitin;Franck Nicoud;B. Wasistho;K. Squires

  • Turbulence Modeling in Rotating and Curved Channels: Assessing the Spalart-Shur Correction

    Michael L. Shur;Michael K. Strelets;Andrey K. Travin;Philippe R. Spalart

  • AIRPLANE TRAILING VORTICES

    Philippe R. Spalart

  • Effective Inflow Conditions for Turbulence Models in Aerodynamic Calculations

    Philippe R. Spalart;Christopher L. Rumsey

  • Physical and Numerical Upgrades in the Detached-Eddy Simulation of Complex Turbulent Flows

    A. Travin;M. Shur;M. Strelets;P. R. Spalart

  • Experimental and numerical study of a turbulent boundary layer with pressure gradients

    Philippe R. Spalart;Jonathan H. Watmuff

  • Evaluating techniques for redirecting turbine wakes using SOWFA

    Paul A. Fleming;Pieter M.O. Gebraad;Sang Lee;Jan-Willem van Wingerden

Frequent Co-Authors

Kyle D. Squires
Kyle D. Squires Arizona State University
John Kim
John Kim University of California, Los Angeles
Christopher L. Rumsey
Christopher L. Rumsey Langley Research Center
Ugo Piomelli
Ugo Piomelli Queen's University
Kenneth E. Jansen
Kenneth E. Jansen University of Colorado Boulder
Elias Balaras
Elias Balaras George Washington University
Scott A. Morton
Scott A. Morton United States Air Force Academy
Paul Fleming
Paul Fleming National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Patrick Moriarty
Patrick Moriarty National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Russell M. Cummings
Russell M. Cummings United States Air Force Academy

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