Combustion in High-Speed Flows

Abstract

The focus of the second workshop was directed towards the development, analysis, and application of basic models in high speed propulsion of particular interest to NASA. The exploration of a dual approach combining asymptotic and numerical methods for the analysis of the models was particularly encouraged. The objectives of this workshop were i) the genesis of models that would capture or reflect the basic pllysical phenomena in SCRAMJETs and/or oblique detonation-wave engines (ODWE), and ii) the stimulation of a greater interaction between NASA experimental research community and the academic community.The lead paper by D. Bushnell on the status and issues of high speed propulsion relevant to both the SCRAMJET and the ODWE parallels his keynote address which set the stage of the workshop. Following the lead paper were five technical sessions with titles and chairs: Experiments (C. Rogers), Reacting Free Shear Layers (C. E. Grosch), Detonations (A. K. Kapila), Ignition and Structure (J. Buckmaster), and Unsteady Behaviour ('1'. L. Jackson).The session chairs were responsible for the planning of their session. In each of the sessions formal discussion papers were given by experts followed by a general discussion involving the participants. This volume contains the manuscripts presented in each session. In addition, a panel discussion was held on the last day, chaired by J. Buckmaster. The panel members were