A renormalization approach for the 2D Anderson model at the band edge: Scaling of the localization volume

We study the localization volumes $V$ (participation ratio) of electronic wave functions in the 2d-Anderson model with diagonal disorder. Using a renormalization procedure, we show that at the band edges, i.e. for energies $E\approx \pm 4$, $V$ is inversely proportional to the variance \var of the site potentials. Using scaling arguments, we show that in the neighborhood of $E=\pm 4$, $V$ scales as V=\var^{-1}g((4-\ve E\ve)/\var) with the scaling function $g(x)$. Numerical simulations confirm this scaling ansatz

Spatial adaption procedures on unstructured meshes for accurate unsteady aerodynamic flow computation

Spatial adaption procedures for the accurate and efficient solution of steady and unsteady inviscid flow problems are described. The adaption procedures were developed and implemented within a two-dimensional unstructured-grid upwind-type Euler code. These procedures involve mesh enrichment and mesh coarsening to either add points in a high gradient region or the flow or remove points where they are not needed, respectively, to produce solutions of high spatial accuracy at minimal computational costs. A detailed description is given of the enrichment and coarsening procedures and comparisons with alternative results and experimental data are presented to provide an assessment of the accuracy and efficiency of the capability. Steady and unsteady transonic results, obtained using spatial adaption for the NACA 0012 airfoil, are shown to be of high spatial accuracy, primarily in that the shock waves are very sharply captured. The results were obtained with a computational savings of a factor of approximately fifty-three for a steady case and as much as twenty-five for the unsteady cases

Three-dimensional time-marching aeroelastic analyses using an unstructured-grid Euler method

Modifications to a three dimensional, implicit, upwind, unstructured-grid Euler code for aeroelastic analysis of complete aircraft configurations are described. The modifications involve the addition of the structural equations of motion for their simultaneous time integration with the governing flow equations. The paper presents a detailed description of the time marching aeroelastic procedure and presents comparisons with experimental data to provide an assessment of the capability. Flutter results are shown for an isolated 45 degree swept-back wing and a supersonic transport configuration with a fuselage, clipped delta wing, and two identical rearward-mounted nacelles. Comparisons between computed and experimental flutter characteristics show good agreement, giving confidence in the accuracy of the aeroelastic capability that was developed

Spatial adaptation procedures on tetrahedral meshes for unsteady aerodynamic flow calculations

Spatial adaptation procedures for the accurate and efficient solution of steady and unsteady inviscid flow problems are described. The adaptation procedures were developed and implemented within a three-dimensional, unstructured-grid, upwind-type Euler code. These procedures involve mesh enrichment and mesh coarsening to either add points in high gradient regions of the flow or remove points where they are not needed, respectively, to produce solutions of high spatial accuracy at minimal computational cost. A detailed description of the enrichment and coarsening procedures are presented and comparisons with experimental data for an ONERA M6 wing and an exact solution for a shock-tube problem are presented to provide an assessment of the accuracy and efficiency of the capability. Steady and unsteady results, obtained using spatial adaptation procedures, are shown to be of high spatial accuracy, primarily in that discontinuities such as shock waves are captured very sharply

Workshop on Two-Phase Fluid Behavior in a Space Environment

The Workshop was successful in achieving its main objective of identifying a large number of technical issues relating to the design of two-phase systems for space applications. The principal concern expressed was the need for verified analytical tools that will allow an engineer to confidently design a system to a known degree of accuracy. New and improved materials, for such applications as thermal storage and as heat transfer fluids, were also identified as major needs. In addition to these research efforts, a number of specific hardware needs were identified which will require development. These include heat pumps, low weight radiators, advanced heat pipes, stability enhancement devices, high heat flux evaporators, and liquid/vapor separators. Also identified was the need for a centralized source of reliable, up-to-date information on two-phase flow in a space environment

Development of a manufacturing progress function to include the transferability of progress in order to relate to dual sourcing within a firm

The applicability of Progress Function concepts to the problem of dual sourcing a product at two manufacturing facilities within a firm is considered. Using Progress Function concepts, a model is formulated which considers the transfer of progress or know-how from the original manufacturing facility to the second facility. Manufacturing data on five products, dual sourced within a firm, are used to evaluate the model

Postcard: Joan Finney

This black and white photographic postcard features Joan Finney in a chair surrounded by visitors. She has a suit jacket on and has her hand up in a gesture of a talking point. There is printed text below the photo. Printed text and handwriting are on the back of the card.https://scholars.fhsu.edu/tj_postcards/1634/thumbnail.jp