Aerothermodynamics

Objective
Proposals are encouraged which leverage recent breakthroughs in other scientific disciplines and foster rapid research advancements. It is encouraged that proposed efforts contain a balanced combination of experiments, computations and theoretical efforts. For any experiments proposed, explain how they capture the most sensitive variables for the problem being studied and how they can be used for validation of numerical models. For any numerical efforts explain which the hardest variables to accurately predict are and how the results will be validated with relevant measurements. Innovative research is sought in all aspects of high Mach number, high temperature, nonequilibrium flows with particular interest in:

• Shock/Boundary Layer, Shock-Shock, and Shock-Separation interactions for both external surfaces, and at the inlet and isolators for scramjets
• Flow-structure interactions at hypervelocity conditions with special emphasis to create a balance between relevant experiments and state-of-the-art computations
• Develop physics-based models for air ro-vibrational-dissociation and ro-vibrational-translational processes that can 1) be incorporated in CFD solvers without incurring orders of magnitude more time to solve a given problem and 2) be validated with experiments
• Characterization and modeling of fundamental processes occurring between nonequilibrium flows and ablative surfaces.

Aerothermodynamics research is critical to the U.S. Air Force's interest in long-range and space operations. The size, weight, and performance of many systems, are strongly influenced by aerothermodynamics. Research areas of interest emphasize the characterization, prediction and control of critical phenomena to provide the scientific foundation for game-changing advancements in aerodynamics, thermal and acoustic management, propulsion, and directed energy.

Researchers are highly encouraged to contact the Program Officer prior to developing full proposals to briefly discuss the current state-of-the-art, how the proposed effort is different from prior and current AFOSR programs in related areas, how the proposed effort would advance the state-of-the-art, and the approximate yearly cost for a 3-5 year effort.

Solicitation
BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2015-0001

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Contact Information
Dr. Ivett Leyva
AFOSR/RTA1
(703) 696-8478
DSN 426-8478
FAX (703) 696-7320
E-mail: aerothermodynamics@us.af.mil