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We present a new virtual laboratory developed with COMSOL Multiphysics for the simulation of an acoustic levitator. Our computer application simulates the acoustic pressure field and its interaction with a set of particles. Students can…
Despite substantial growth in wind energy technology in recent decades, aerodynamic modeling of wind turbines relies on momentum models derived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which are well-known to break down under flow regimes…
Accurate estimation of aerodynamic state variables such as freestream velocity and angle of attack (AoA) is important for aerodynamic load prediction, flight control, and model validation. This work presents a non-intrusive method for…
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