This dataset contains data from direct numerical simulations of two-dimensional stationary and pitching flat-plate airfoils at Reynolds number 100. The dataset contains time-resolved snapshots of the velocity field, lift and drag coefficients, and airfoil kinematics spanning 40-100 convective time units. Cases include a stationary airfoil and eight different pitching frequencies. All data are stored within hdf5 files, and a Matlab script showing how the data can be read and manipulated is provided. Please see the ‘airfoilDNS_README.pdf’ file for more information. We recommend using the ‘airfoilDNS_example.zip’ file as an entry point to the dataset. and The dataset is part of “A database for reduced-complexity modeling of fluid flows” (see references below) and is intended to aid in the conception, training, demonstration, evaluation, and comparison of reduced-complexity models for fluid mechanics. The paper introduces the flow setup and computational methods, describes the available data, and provides an example of how these data can be used for reduced-complexity modeling. Users of these data should cite the papers listed below.
Towne, A., Dawson, S., Brès, G. A., Lozano-Durán, A., Saxton-Fox, T., Parthasarthy, A., Biler, H., Jones, A. R., Yeh, C.-A., Patel, H., Taira, K. (2022). A database for reduced-complexity modeling of fluid flows. AIAA Journal 61(7): 2867-2892. and Dawson, S. T. M., Floryan, D. C., Rowley, C. W., and Hemati, M. S. (2016) Lift enhancement of high angle of attack airfoils using periodic pitching. AIAA Paper 2016-2069.
