Aero-crafts Aerodynamic Simulation and Optimization by Using "CFD-Grid" Based on Service Domain

A novel high performance computational (HPC) framework by using “Computational Grid” technology for aero-crafts aerodynamic simulation and optimization is present. There are three components in this HPC “CFD-Grid” framework: Grid Service module based on IBM Service Domain, general interface standards for CFD codes and CFD codes for application. All those components in the service domain system are named as “Grid Services” independently. The HPC “CFD-Grid” framework can run on various computers with various platforms, through which various CFD codes and computer resources are provided to the designers in the form of services, no matter where those computers are located. Based on this “CFD-Grid” of Shanghai Jiao Tong University supported by China-Grid project, aero-crafts aerodynamic simulation and optimization can be completed. To demonstrate the ability of this “CFD-Grid” HPC framework, aero-craft simulation and optimization cases was described.