An accurate and compact part-spectrum k-distribution database has been developed for the two most important radiating species N and O encountered in hypersonic nonequilibrium flows. The database allows users to calculate the desired full-spectrum k-distributions through look-up and interpolation, providing an efficient means to perform radiative transfer calculations. A detailed methodology of the k-distribution data generation is presented. An optimized Gauss quadrature scheme is implemented for reducing the size of the database. The accuracy of the database is determined by comparing part-spectrum emissivities with those obtained from line-by-line calculations. The application of the database to construct full-spectrum k-distributions at arbitrary gas states is discussed. Heat transfer results for the stagnation line of the Stardust vehicle are discussed and CPU-time studies are presented, demonstrating the accuracy and efficiency of the k-distribution database.
Issue Section:
Radiative Heat Transfer
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