2.5 - Overall Summary of LES
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What is Large Eddy Simulation?
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to turbulence.
What does DNS stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'Direct' implies about simulation.
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What does LES stand for?
💡 Hint: The acronym suggests a focus on large turbulent structures.
True or False: LES directly computes all scales of turbulence.
💡 Hint: Think about how LES differs from DNS.
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How would you apply LES to model turbulent airflow in an aircraft engine? Discuss the computational considerations.
💡 Hint: Consider how LES balances accuracy and computational load in high-stakes designs.
Design an experiment to measure the effectiveness of subgrid-scale models in LES versus DNS.
💡 Hint: Think about which parameters would highlight differences in scale resolutions.
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