Scan-Based Flow Modelling in Human Upper Airways

In this chapter, an overview of a scan-based modelling technique to investigate the air flow and heat transfer in a human upper respiratory system is presented. The scan-based modelling process includes image segmentation, producing a valid mesh for analysis and flow modelling. All the three aspects are briefly discussed in this work.

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