High-resolution upwind scheme for vortical-flow simulations

One of the high-resolution upwind schemes called "MUSCL with Roe’s average" is applied to vortical flow simulations. Two examples are considered. One is the leading-edge, separation-vortex flow over a strake-delta wing. The other is a high angle-of-attack supersonic flow over a space-plane-like configuration. The comparison with the central-difference solutions indicates that the present upwind scheme is less dissipative and thus has better resolution for the vortical flows. Thus, it is concluded that the use of proper unwind schemes is recommended for vortical flow simulations at a high Reynolds number, and verification of computed result is especially important for vortical-flow simulations.