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7th AIAA Propulsion Aerodynamics Workshop

Workshop: January 11, 2026

AIAA SciTech

Hyatt Regency Orlando, FL, USA

PAW Objectives:

  • Assess the numerical prediction capability (meshing, numerics, turbulence modeling, high-performance computing requirements, etc.) of current-generation CFD technology/codes for inlets, diffusers, and nozzles and their propulsion-specific boundary conditions.
  • Develop and enhance practical modeling guidelines and capabilities for CFD prediction of propulsion flow fields.
  • Determine the elements of propulsion aerodynamics that are critical for modeling to enable the development of more accurate prediction methods and tools.
  • Promote education and mentoring of the next generation of propulsion CFD engineers

General Information:

  • PAW is patterned after the Drag Prediction Workshop (DPW) series. Participation in the propulsion workshop studies is not required to attend the workshop; everyone is welcome.
  • Open, unbiased forums are included in the workshop to discuss the results and promote cross-pollination of best practices.
  • The PAW-7 test case is a commercial style inlet with an ingested ground vortex, cross-wind, and a rotating fan.
  • Top presentations will be invited to submit papers for special conference session in 2027.

Communication:

  • PAW-7 Slack channel has been created for participants to use as a platform for collaboration across individual teams, for asking questions to workshop organizers, and for posting workshop-related topics of interest.
  • Click Here to Join PAW-7 Slack Channel

Grids and Geometry

  • Location
    • https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/4tnqwxskg5pry524mmjtc/AM11dIzfSmRasZCBzFrQO9k?rlkey=51lfddapk4yu6ys2jpptd2uih&st=ezmxzvvf&dl=0
  • Below are the md5sum results for the grid files
  • NIFTI_LLF_Baseline_Aspirated.cgns: dc171bfec95b89bbb358b9f17629f9b0
  • NIFTI_LLF_Baseline_Aspirated.pw: a158be4a1673472355afb45de8d6db0c
  • NIFTI_LLF_Baseline.cgns: 36d9fad49c805a20e2964a5827dbc2d6
  • NIFTI_LLF_Baseline.pw: 02a02e8d123c6f6326e3fe358f46af56
  • NIFTI_LLF_Refined_Aspirated.cgns: c59252fcf055d69453a6819a98e1215a
  • NIFTI_LLF_Refined_Aspirated.pw: 00c85673db1b1c78ca36e6193f7a8fa3
  • NIFTI_LLF_Refined.cgns: cdbbfdde5b42554a9db9aa61f9d6c7b2
  • NIFTI_LLF_Refined.pw: 793c052d4c557cb18c579f59f3e04835
  • NIFTI_LLF_CAD_Assembled.iges: 2604126bf3006b32c635d8405a5565f1

Registration:
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Data Submission Deadline (UPDATED 12/1/2025)

Data submissions are kindly requested by December 1, 2025. Any data submitted after December 1, 2025 may not appear in the workshop summary analysis, but may be shown by the participant in their talk.

Workshop Agenda (UPDATED 01/12/2023):
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