Flight Sciences

The Flight Sciences research cluster carries out internationally leading, high-profile, application-driven research and investigates futuristic and visionary concepts.

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Publications

2025

Petrocchi, A., Steijl, R., Barakos, G. N. (2025) Numerical study of unsteady shock/boundary layer interaction. Springer

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. N. (2025) SDF-guided point cloud generation framework for mesh-free CFD. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, 97, pp. 1035-1056. (doi: 10.1002/fld.5390)

Qiao, G., Barakos, G. (2025) Aerodynamic assessment of wingtip-mounted propeller and distributed propulsion system. Aeronautical Journal, (doi: 10.1017/aer.2025.36)

Swinton, S., Ewers, J.-H., McGookin, E., Anderson, D., Thomson, D. (2025) Autonomous mission planning for planetary surface exploration using a team of micro rovers. Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 12, (doi: 10.3389/frobt.2025.1565173)

Ewers, J.-H., Anderson, D., Thomson, D. (2025) Predictive probability density mapping for search and rescue using an agent-based approach with sparse data. IEEE Access, 13, pp. 60802-60813. (doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3557693)

Croke, A. D., Zagaglia, D., McKechnie, M., Green, R. B., Barakos, G. N. (2025) Experimental investigation into the onset of stall on tiltrotor blades in propeller mode. CEAS Aeronautical Journal, (doi: 10.1007/s13272-025-00826-1)

Ewers, J.-H., Anderson, D., Thomson, D. (2025) Deep reinforcement learning for time-critical wilderness search and rescue using drones. Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 11, (doi: 10.3389/frobt.2024.1527095)

Qiao, G., San Martin, E., Barakos, G. (2025) Assessment of synchrophasing for a pair of rotors in close proximity. Aerospace Science and Technology, 157, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2024.109808)

2024

Yin, J., De Gregorio, F., Rossignol, K.-S., Rottmann, L., Ceglia, G., Reboul, G., Barakos, G., Qiao, G., Muth, M., Kessler, M., Visingardi, A., Barbarino, M., Petrosino, F., Zanotti, A., Oberti, N., Savino, A., Bernardini, G., Poggi, C., Abergo, L., Caccia, F., Guardone, A., Testa, C., Zaghi, S. (2024) Acoustic and aerodynamic evaluation of DLR small-scale rotor configurations within GARTEUR AG26. CEAS Aeronautical Journal, (doi: 10.1007/s13272-024-00790-2)

Civrais, C., White, C., Steijl, R. (2024) Quantum-kinetic chemistry model with an anharmonic oscillator model: model extension and validation. Physics of Fluids, 36, (doi: 10.1063/5.0238068)

Swinton, S., McGookin, E., Thomson, D. (2024) Design of a Health Monitoring System for a Planetary Exploration Rover. (doi: 10.1109/isparo60631.2024.10687483)

Petrocchi, A., Steijl, R., Barakos, G. (2024) Transonic buffet simulation using a partially-averaged Navier-Stokes approach. Springer Cham

Ewers, J.-H., Swinton, S., Anderson, D., McGookin, E., Thomson, D. (2024) Enhancing Reinforcement Learning in Sensor Fusion: A Comparative Analysis of Cubature and Sampling-based Integration Methods for Rover Search Planning. (doi: 10.1109/iros58592.2024.10801978)

Asztalos, K., Steijl, R., Maulik, R. (2024) Reduced-order modeling on a near-term quantum computer. Journal of Computational Physics, 510, (doi: 10.1016/j.jcp.2024.113070)

Steininger, R., Barakos, G. (2024) Aeroelastic fluid dynamics assessment of performance and vibration on active twisting rotors. Aerospace Science and Technology, 151, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2024.109317)

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. N., Filippone, A., Furqan, (2024) High-fidelity aero-acoustic evaluations of a heavy-lift eVTOL in hover. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 584, (doi: 10.1016/j.jsv.2024.118453)

Civrais, C.H.B., Pfeiffer, M., White, C., Steijl, R. (2024) Modelling of the electronic excited states in high-temperature flows. Physics of Fluids, 36, (doi: 10.1063/5.0215853)

Civrais, C.H.B., White, C., Steijl, R. (2024) Quantum-kinetic chemistry model with an anharmonic oscillator model: model derivation and limitations. Physics of Fluids, 36, (doi: 10.1063/5.0215706)

Steijl, R. (2024) Floating point arithmetic with consistent rounding on a quantum computer. IntechOpen

Chronis, T., Usov, D., Filippone, A., Zhang, T., Barakos, G. (2024) Numerical Simulations of a Heavy-lift eVTOL.

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. N. (2024) Assessment of implicit adaptive mesh-free CFD modelling. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, 96, pp. 670-700. (doi: 10.1002/fld.5266)

Croke, A., Wild, O. D., Jones, A. R., Green, R. B. (2024) Experimental Investigation of Rotor Blade Structural Response In Hovering and Advance Flight at Low Reynolds Number Conditions.

Pickles, D.J., Zagaglia, D., Croke, A.D., Green, R.B. (2024) Experimental Investigation into the Vortex Ring State of Multi-rotor Configurations.

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. (2024) Towards Automated, Adaptive, and Mesh-free CFD Modelling for Rotorcraft: Point Cloud Generation.

van der Wall, B. G., Lim, J. W., Riemenschneider, J., Kalow, S., Wilke, G. A., Boyd, D. D., Bailly, J., Delrieux, Y., Cafarelli, I., Tanabe, Y., Sugawara, H., Jung, S. N., Hong, S. H., Kim, D.-H., Kang, H. J., Barakos, G., Steininger, R. (2024) New Smart Twisting Active Rotor (STAR): pretest predictions. CEAS Aeronautical Journal, (doi: 10.1007/s13272-024-00731-z)

Qiao, G., Zhang, T., Barakos, G. (2024) Numerical simulation of distributed propulsion systems using CFD. Aerospace Science and Technology, 147, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2024.109011)

McKechnie, M., Barakos, G. N. (2024) Numerical Investigation of Propeller Stall Flutter.

Qiao, G., Barakos, G. N. (2024) Aerodynamic Study of Wingtip-mounted Propeller and Distributed Propulsion System.

Visingardi, A., Barbarino, M., De Gregorio, F., Greco, L., Testa, C., Zaghi, S., Yin, J., Reboul, G., Cavalli, A., Granata, D., Abergo, L., Guardone, A., Zanotti, A., Bernardini, G., Poggi, C., Candeloro, P., Pagliaroli, T., Barakos, G., Qiao, G., Fausel, F., Keßler, M., Muth, M. (2024) Analysis of the Aeroacoustic Performance of Twin Propellers in Hover by Using the Cira-Cusano Test Rig.

Succi, S., Itani, W., Sanavio, C., Sreenivasan, K. R., Steijl, R. (2024) Ensemble fluid simulations on quantum computers. Computers and Fluids, 270, (doi: 10.1016/j.compfluid.2023.106148)

Zhang, T., Barakos, G.N., Furqan, (2024) On the aerodynamic performance of redundant propellers for multi-rotor eVTOL in Cruise. Aerospace Science and Technology, 145, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2023.108846)

2023

Woodgate, M. A., Barakos, G. N. (2023) High Fidelity CFD/CSD Method for Rotor Blade Optimization.

Civrais, C. H.B., White, C., Steijl, R. (2023) Extension of the normal shock wave relations for calorically imperfect gases. Shock Waves, 33, pp. 533-551. (doi: 10.1007/s00193-023-01153-2)

Ewers, J.-H., Anderson, D., Thomson, D. (2023) Optimal path planning using psychological profiling in drone-assisted missing person search. Advanced Control for Applications: Engineering and Industrial Systems, 5, (doi: 10.1002/adc2.167)

Ewers, J.-H., Anderson, D., Thomson, D. (2023) GIS Data Driven Probability Map Generation for Search and Rescue Using Agents. (doi: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2023.10.1834)

Shilliday, S. R.K., McGookin, E. W., Thomson, D. G. (2023) Rover Inverse Simulation Using a Segmented Model Approach. (doi: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2023.10.395)

Shilliday, S. R.K., Swinton, S., Al Oufi, S., McGookin, E. W., Thomson, D. G., Worrall, K. J. (2023) Friction Modelling With Slip For Planetary Exploration Rovers. (doi: 10.1109/CoDIT58514.2023.10284488)

Succi, S., Itani, W., Sreenivasan, K., Steijl, R. (2023) Quantum computing for fluids: Where do we stand? European Physical Society Letters, 144, (doi: 10.1209/0295-5075/acfdc7)

El Fassi, S., Chen, X., Riaz, A., Guenov, M. D., van Heerden, A. S.J., Jimeno Altelarrea, S. (2023) Managing assumption-driven design change via margin allocation and trade-offs. Journal of Engineering Design, (doi: 10.1080/09544828.2023.2259741)

Wilke, G. A., van der Wall, B. G., Tanabe, Y., Sugawara, H., Kim, D.-H., Kang, H. J., Jung, S. N., Hong, S. H., Bailly, J., Barakos, G., Steiniger, R., Lim, J. W. (2023) Vortex-induced Stall on an Actively Twisted Highly Loaded Model Rotor Blade. (doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-40482-5_59)

Petrocchi, A., Mauriello, M., Barakos, G. (2023) Transonic buffet alleviation via virtual control surfaces. Aerospace Science and Technology, 140, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2023.108478)

Civrais, C. H.B., White, C., Steijl, R. (2023) Vibrational modelling with an anHarmonic oscillator model in DSMC. Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 37, pp. 534-548. (doi: 10.2514/1.T6547)

Steijl, R., Maulik, R. (2023) Editorial: Quantum computing applications in computational engineering. Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, 9, (doi: 10.3389/fmech.2023.1237653)

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. N. (2023) Assessment of Implicit and Adaptive Mesh-free CFD Modelling. (doi: 10.2514/6.2023-4330)

Petrocchi, A., Barakos, G. N. (2023) Modelling of Transonic Buffet Alleviation via Spoilers. (doi: 10.2514/6.2023-3527)

Rovere, F., Barakos, G., Steijl, R. (2023) Comparison between Eulerian and Lagrangian methods to predict brownout clouds. Aerospace Science and Technology, 137, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2023.108306)

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. N., Furqan, , Foster, M. (2023) High-fidelity aerodynamic and acoustic design and analysis of a heavy-lift eVTOL. Aerospace Science and Technology, 137, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2023.108307)

Steininger, R., Barakos, G. (2023) Active Twist and Passive Rotors in Hover and Level Flight.

Zhdanov, O., Green, R., Busse, A. (2023) LES and PIV investigation of the flow past a cactus-shaped cylinder with four ribs. Flow, Turbulence and Combustion, 110, pp. 775-798. (doi: 10.1007/s10494-022-00386-y)

Moawad, Y., Vanderbauwhede, W., Steijl, R. (2023) Quantum circuit-width reduction through parameterisation and specialisation. Algorithms, 16, (doi: 10.3390/a16050241)

Qiao, G., Barakos, G. (2023) Verification and Optimisation of Distributed Propulsion Using High-Fidelity CFD Method.

Yin, J., De Gregorio, F., Rossignol, K.-S., Rottmann, L., Ceglia, G., Barakos, G., Qiao, G., Muth, M., Kessler, M., Visingardi, A., Barbarino, M., Petrosino, F., Zanotti, A., Oberti, N., Galimberti, L., Bernardini, G., Poggi, C., Abergo, L. (2023) Acoustic and Aerodynamic Evaluation of DLR Small-scale Rotor Configurations Within GARTEUR AG2.

Qiao, G., Barakos, G. N. (2023) CFD Validation for eVTOL Propeller Performance and Acoustics.

Zagaglia, D., Croke, A. D., Green, R. B., Barakos, G. N. (2023) Development of the UK National Rotor Rig For Aeroelastic Testing of Rotary Wings.

Croke, A. D., Zagaglia, D., Woodgate, M. A., Green, R. B., Barakos, G. N. (2023) Experimental Investigation into the Onset of Stall Flutter on Tiltrotor Blades.

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. N., Furqan, , Foster, M. (2023) High-fidelity Aerodynamic and Acoustic Evaluations of a Heavy-lift eVTOL in Hover.

Steininger, R., Barakos, G., Woodgate, M. (2023) Simulation of Active Twist Rotor Blades using a Thermal Analogy Method in HMB3.

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. N., Furqan, , Foster, M. (2023) Multi-fidelity aerodynamic design and analysis of propellers for a heavy-lift eVTOL. Aerospace Science and Technology, 135, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2023.108185)

Pickles, D. J., Zagaglia, D., Busse, A., Green, R. B. (2023) Vortex ring state of a shrouded rotor: an experimental survey. Experiments in Fluids, 64, (doi: 10.1007/s00348-023-03609-8)

Filippone, A., Barakos, G. (2023) Lecture Notes in Rotorcraft Engineering. (doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-12437-2)

Smith, D., Barakos, G. (2023) Rotor acoustics. Springer

Barakos, G. (2023) Rotorcraft aerodynamics. Springer

Filippone, A., Barakos, G. (2023) Rotorcraft preliminary design. Springer

Petrocchi, A., Barakos, G. N. (2023) Transonic Buffet Simulation using Harmonic Balance Method. (doi: 10.2514/6.2023-2276)

Steininger, R., Barakos, G. N., Woodgate, M. N. (2023) Numerical Analysis of HVAB and STAR Rotor Blades using HMB3.

Petrocchi, A., Barakos, G. (2023) Buffet boundary estimation using a harmonic balance method. Aerospace Science and Technology, 132, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2022.108086)

Han, D., Barakos, G. N. (2023) Loads transfer principles of coaxial helicopter rotors. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 68, (doi: 10.4050/JAHS.68.012008)

Steijl, R. (2023) Quantum circuit implementation of multi-dimensional nonlinear lattice models. Applied Sciences, 13, (doi: 10.3390/app13010529)

van Heerden, A. S. J., Ippedico, S., Rajendran, D. J., Anselmi-Palma, E., Roumeliotis, I., Pachidis, V., Sharpe, R., Howarth, N. (2023) Performance Analysis of an Engine-Mounted Compression System for Aircraft Environmental Control. (doi: 10.1115/GT2023-100761)

Pickles, D.J., Green, R.B., Busse, A. (2023) The vortex ring state of a rotor and its comparison with the collapse of an annular jet in counterflow. Physics of Fluids, 35, (doi: 10.1063/5.0143406)

2022

van Heerden, A. S.J., Sasi, S., Ghelani, R., Sanders, D., Roumeliotis, I. (2022) A Scalable Hydrogen Propulsion System for Civil Transport Aircraft.

Petrocchi, A., Barakos, G. N. (2022) Transonic Buffet Simulation Using A Partially-Averaged Navier-Stokes Approach. (doi: 10.23967/eccomas.2022.278)

Han, D., Zhou, L., Barakos, G. N. (2022) Parametric investigation of the flight performance of a variable rotor pitch x-configuration quadrotor aircraft. Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 35, (doi: 10.1061/(asce)as.1943-5525.0001481)

Carpentier, T., Zhang, J., Van Heerden, A. S.J., Roumeliotis, I. (2022) Performance and Economic Assessment of Mechanically Integrated Parallel Hybrid Aircraft. (doi: 10.1115/GT2022-81939)

Moawad, Y., Vanderbauwhede, W., Steijl, R. (2022) Investigating hardware acceleration for simulation of CFD quantum circuits. Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, 8, (doi: 10.3389/fmech.2022.925637)

Higgins, R.J., Barakos, G.N., Filippone, A. (2022) A review of propeller stall flutter. Aeronautical Journal, 126, pp. 1678-1717. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2022.12)

Rovere, F., Barakos, G., Steijl, R. (2022) Safety analysis of rotors in ground effect. Aerospace Science and Technology, 129, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2022.107655)

McGirr, A., McGookin, E., Thomson, D., Murray-Smith, D., Fisher, P. (2022) Estimation of Hydrogen Consumption of an Intermodal Freight Locomotive Operating on a Scottish Highlands Based Test Route Using Inverse Simulation Techniques.

Qiao, G., Higgins, R. J., Barakos, G. N., Zhang, T. (2022) CFD Study of eVTOL Distributed Propulsors.

McKechnie, M., Barakos, G. N. (2022) CFD/CSD Analysis Of Propeller Stall Flutter.

Petrocchi, A., Barakos, G. N. (2022) Buffet boundary prediction using RANS-based criteria and adjoint methods. Aerospace Science and Technology, 126, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2022.107664)

Han, D., Barakos, G. N. (2022) Transient aeroelastic response of a rotor during rotor speed transition in forward flight. Journal of Aircraft, 59, pp. 1020-1026. (doi: 10.2514/1.C036549)

Shilliday, S. R.K., McGookin, E. W., Thomson, D. G. (2022) A Comparison of Forward and Inverse Simulation Methods for Fault Detection on a Rover. (doi: 10.1109/CoDIT55151.2022.9804106)

Zhang, T., Higgins, R. J., Barakos, G. N. (2022) Optimisation of Distributed Propulsion Using CFD. (doi: 10.2514/6.2022-3299)

Han, D., Wan, H., Barakos, G. (2022) Flight Performance Of Multi-rotor Configuration Tail Rotors.

Zhang, T., Barakos, G., Furqan, , Foster, M. (2022) Multi-fidelity Aerodynamic and Acoustic Design and Analysis of a Heavy-lift eVTOL.

van der Wall, B. G., Lim, J. W., Riemenschneider, J., Kalow, S., Wilke, G. A., Boyd, D. D., Bailly, J., Delrieux, Y., Cafarelli, I., Tanabe, Y., Sugawara, H., Jung, S. N., Hong, S. H., Kim, D.-H., Kang, H. J., Barakos, G., Steininger, R. (2022) Smart Twisting Active Rotor (STAR) – Pretest Predictions.

Fu, J., van Heerden, A. S. J., Judt, D., Lawson, C. (2022) A generic mission-level flight control surface EMA power consumption simulation tool. Aerospace, 9, (doi: 10.3390/aerospace9060290)

Yuan, Y., Thomson, D., Anderson, D. (2022) Faster-than-realtime inverse simulation method for tiltrotor handling qualities investigation. Aerospace Science and Technology, 124, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2022.107516)

Zhang, T., Higgins, R., Barakos, G. (2022) High-fidelity numerical investigation of complex propeller flows.

Yuan, Y., Thomson, D., Anderson, D. (2022) Aerodynamic uncertainty quantification for tiltrotor aircraft. Aerospace, 9, (doi: 10.3390/aerospace9050271)

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. N. (2022) High-fidelity numerical investigations of rotor-propeller aerodynamic interactions. Aerospace Science and Technology, 124, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2022.107517)

Higgins, R. J., Zarev, A., Green, R. B., Barakos, G. N. (2022) Investigation of a four-bladed propeller inflow at yaw. Aerospace Science and Technology, 124, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2022.107530)

Han, D., Barakos, G. N. (2022) Loads transfer principles of a four-bladed scissors rotor. Journal of Aircraft, 59, pp. 544-546. (doi: 10.2514/1.C036693)

Smith, D. A., Filippone, A., Barakos, G. N. (2022) Noise source analysis in counter rotating open rotors. AIAA Journal, 60, pp. 1783-1796. (doi: 10.2514/1.J060886)

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. N. (2022) Toward vehicle-level optimization of compound rotorcraft aerodynamics. AIAA Journal, 60, pp. 1937-1957. (doi: 10.2514/1.J061032)

Steijl, R. (2022) Quantum algorithms for nonlinear equations in fluid mechanics. IntechOpen

van Heerden, A.S.J., Judt, D.M., Jafari, S., Lawson, C.P., Nikolaidis, T., Bosak, D. (2022) Aircraft thermal management: practices, technology, system architectures, future challenges, and opportunities. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 128, (doi: 10.1016/j.paerosci.2021.100767)

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. N. (2022) High-fidelity numerical analysis of ducted propeller aerodynamics and acoustics. Springer

Boisard, R., Lefevre, L., Zhang, T., Barakos, G., Visingardi, A., Lößle, F., Kostek, A., Andronikos, T., Keßler, M., Wickersheim, R., Colli, A., Gibertini, G., Zanotti, A. (2022) Rotor / Rotor Aerodynamic Interactions – A Garteur Action Group.

Boychev, K., Barakos, G.N., Steijl, R. (2022) Simulations of multiple shock wave boundary layer interactions with a non-linear turbulence model. Springer

2021

Fitzgibbon, T.A., Barakos, G.N. (2021) Investigation of wake breakdown in hover using the HMB3 solver. (doi: 10.2514/6.2022-1320)

Boychev, K., Barakos, G.N., Steijl, R., Shaw, S. (2021) Simulations of flows around complex and simplified supersonic store geometries at high incidence angles using statistical and scale-resolving turbulence models. (doi: 10.2514/6.2022-1686)

Shaw, S., Baran, O. U., Toomer, C., Boychev, K., Barakos, G.N., Louppy, G., De Spirito, J., Anderson, M., Tormalm, M. H., Schnepf, C., Dikbas, E. (2021) The Influence of Computational Mesh on the Prediction of Vortex Interactions about a Generic Missile Airframe. (doi: 10.2514/6.2022-1176)

Shaw, S., Anderson, M., Barakos, G., Boychev, K., Dikbaş, E., DeSpirito, J., Loupy, G., Schnepf, C., Tormalm, M. (2021) The Influence of Modelling in Predictions of Vortex Interactions About a Generic Missile Airframe: RANS. (doi: 10.2514/6.2022-0416)

Cairns, J., Vezza, M., Green, R., MacVicar, D. (2021) Numerical optimisation of a Ship Wind-Assisted Propulsion system using blowing and suction over a range of wind conditions. Ocean Engineering, 240, (doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2021.109903)

Kusyumov, A.N., Kusyumov, S.A., Mikhailov, S.A., Barakos, G.N. (2021) Validation of actuator disc circulation distribution for unsteady virtual blades model. Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Letters, 11, (doi: 10.1016/j.taml.2021.100305)

Rovere, F., Barakos, G. N., Steijl, R. (2021) Particle Tracking Analysis of a Rotor in Ground Effect.

Ma, L., Barakos, G. N., Zhao, Q. (2021) A 3D implicit structured multi-block grid finite volume method for computational structural dynamics. Aerospace Science and Technology, 117, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2021.106980)

Zhang, T., Qiao, G., Smith, D.A., Barakos, G.N., Kusyumov, A. (2021) Parametric study of aerodynamic performance of equivalent ducted/un-ducted rotors. Aerospace Science and Technology, 117, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2021.106984)

Higgins, R. J., Barakos, G. N., Jinks, E., Bown, N. (2021) A Propeller Blade Design for Experimental Stall Flutter Investigations.

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. N. (2021) Aerodynamic Simulation and Adjoint-based Optimisation of Rotorcraft Configurations.

Han, D., Barakos, G. N. (2021) Comparison of Design Features of Quadrotor Aircraft and Helicopters from the Point of View of Flight Performance.

Yuan, Y., Thomson, D., Anderson, D. (2021) Manoeuvrability Investigation for Tiltrotor Aircraft with an Integrated Simulation Engine.

Tatar, A., Wu, J., Zagaglia, D., Titurus, B., Rezgui, D., Green, R. B., Barakos, G. (2021) Modal Characterisation of Rotor/Propeller Rig for Tip-Mach Scaled Wind Tunnel Testing.

Fitzgibbon, T. A., Woodgate, M. A., Barakos, G. N. (2021) Practical Considerations in Rotor Design Optimisation Studies.

Pickles, D.J., Zagaglia, D., Green, R.B., Busse, A. (2021) The Vortex Ring State of a Shrouded Rotor.

Tan, J. F., Gao, J. e., Barakos, G. N., Lin, C. L., Zhang, W. G., Huang, M. Q. (2021) Novel approach to helicopter brownout based on vortex and discrete element methods. Aerospace Science and Technology, 116, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2021.106839)

Fitzgibbon, T. A., Woodgate, M. A., Barakos, G. N., Markiewicz, R. H. (2021) Rotor-blade planform design based on an overset harmonic-balance-adjoint optimisation framework. AIAA Journal, 59, pp. 3431-3447. (doi: 10.2514/1.J060175)

Rovere, F., Barakos, G. N., Steijl, R. (2021) Safety analysis of Rotors in Ground Effect. (doi: 10.2514/6.2021-2625)

Woodgate, M. A., Fitzgibbon, T. A., Barakos, G. (2021) The Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics in the Investigation of Stall Onset on Tilt-Rotor Blades. (doi: 10.2514/6.2021-2596)

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. (2021) High-fidelity numerical analysis and optimisation of ducted propeller aerodynamics and acoustics. Aerospace Science and Technology, 113, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2021.106708)

Higgins, R. J., Barakos, G. N., Shahpar, S., Tristanto, I. (2021) A computational fluid dynamic acoustic investigation of a tiltwing eVTOL concept aircraft. Aerospace Science and Technology, 111, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2021.106571)

Boychev, K., Barakos, G.N., Steijl, R., Shaw, S. (2021) Parametric study of multiple shock wave/turbulent boundary layer interactions with a Reynolds stress model. Shock Waves, 31, pp. 255-270. (doi: 10.1007/s00193-021-01011-z)

Woodgate, M. A., Shi, Y., Fitzgibbon, T., Barakos, G. N., Li, P. (2021) Simulation of step input in collective pitch for hovering rotor. Aerospace Science and Technology, 110, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2020.106425)

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. (2021) Numerical Simulation of Ducted Fan Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics.

Jafari, S., Nikolaidis, T., van Heerden, A. S.J., Lawson, C. P., Bosak, D. (2021) Physics-Based Thermal Model for Power Gearboxes in Geared Turbofan Engines. (doi: 10.1115/GT2020-14637)

Boychev, K., Barakos, G.N., Steijl, R. (2021) Numerical Simulations of Multiple Shock Wave Boundary Layer Interactions. (doi: 10.2514/6.2021-1762)

Chen, R., Yuan, Y., Thomson, D. (2021) A review of mathematical modelling techniques for advanced rotorcraft configurations. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 120, (doi: 10.1016/j.paerosci.2020.100681)

Zhdanov, O., Green, R., Busse, A. (2021) Experimental investigation of the angle of attack dependence of the flow past a cactus-shaped cylinder with four ribs. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 208, (doi: 10.1016/j.jweia.2020.104400)

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. N. (2021) High-fidelity CFD validation and assessment of ducted propellers for aircraft propulsion. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 66, pp. 1-28. (doi: 10.4050/JAHS.66.012008)

Filippone, A., Barakos, G. (2021) Rotorcraft systems for urban air mobility: a reality check. Aeronautical Journal, 125, pp. 3-21. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2020.52)

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. N. (2021) High-Fidelity Numerical Investigation of Ducted Propeller Aerodynamics/Acoustics and Adjoint-Based Design Optimisation.

Fitzgibbon, T., Woodgate, M., Barakos, G. (2021) Optimisation of the AH-64A Blade Planform Based on High-Fidelity CFD Methods.

Boychev, K., Barakos, G., Steijl, R. (2021) Parametric Study of Multiple Shock Wave/Turbulent Boundary Layer Interactions with a Reynolds Stress Model.

Judt, D., Lawson, C., van Heerden, A. S.J. (2021) Rapid design of aircraft fuel quantity indication systems via multi-objective evolutionary algorithms. Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering, 28, pp. 141-158. (doi: 10.3233/ICA-200646)

Yuan, Y., Thomson, D., Anderson, D. (2021) Use of Uncertainty Quantification to Determine the Impact of Manufacturing Error on the Handling Qualities of Tiltrotor Aircraft.

2020

Walker, J.S., Green, R.B., Gillies, E.A., Phillips, C. (2020) The effect of a barnacle-shaped excrescence on the hydrodynamic performance of a tidal turbine blade section. Ocean Engineering, 217, (doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2020.107849)

Han, D., Barakos, G. N. (2020) Aerodynamic interference model for multi-rotors in forward flight. Journal of Aircraft, 57, pp. 1220-1223. (doi: 10.2514/1.C035978)

Li, W., Yu, G., Zagaglia, D., Green, R., Yu, Z. (2020) CFD modelling of a thermal chimney for air-cooled condenser. Geothermics, 88, (doi: 10.1016/j.geothermics.2020.101908)

Yuan, Y., Chen, R., Thomson, D. (2020) Propeller design to improve flight dynamics features and performance for coaxial compound helicopters. Aerospace Science and Technology, 106, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2020.106096)

Smith, D.A., Filippone, A., Barakos, G.N. (2020) Acoustic analysis of counter-rotating open rotors with a locked blade row. AIAA Journal, 58, pp. 4401-4414. (doi: 10.2514/1.J059273)

Ramírez-Mendoza, R., Murdoch, L., Jordan, L.B., Amoudry, L.O., McLelland, S., Cooke, R.D., Simmons, S.M., Parsons, D., Vezza, M. (2020) Asymmetric effects of a modelled tidal turbine on the flow and seabed. Renewable Energy, 159, pp. 238-249. (doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.05.133)

Woodgate, M. A., Fitzgibbon, T. A., Barakos, G. N., Shi, Y., Li, P. (2020) Simulation of Step Input in Collective Pitch for Hovering Rotor.

Skinner, S.N., Green, R.B., Zare-Behtash, H. (2020) Wingtip vortex structure in the near-field of swept-tapered wings. Physics of Fluids, 32, (doi: 10.1063/5.0016353)

Yuan, Y., Thomson, D., Anderson, D. (2020) Application of automatic differentiation for tilt-rotor aircraft flight dynamics analysis. Journal of Aircraft, 57, pp. 985-990. (doi: 10.2514/1.C035811)

Barakos, G.N., Fitzgibbon, T., Kusyumov, A.N., Kusyumon, S.A., Mikhailov, S.A. (2020) CFD simulation of helicopter rotor flow based on unsteady actuator disk model. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 33, pp. 2313-2328. (doi: 10.1016/j.cja.2020.03.021)

Todorova, B. N., White, C., Steijl, R. (2020) Modelling of nitrogen and oxygen gas mixture with a novel diatomic kinetic model. AIP Advances, 10, (doi: 10.1063/5.0021672)

Zarev, A., Green, R. (2020) Experimental investigation of the effect of yaw angle on the inflow of a two-bladed propeller. Aerospace Science and Technology, 103, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2020.105940)

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. N. (2020) Review on ducted fans for compound rotorcraft. Aeronautical Journal, 124, pp. 941-974. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2019.164)

Higgins, R. J., Barakos, G. N., Shahpar, S., Tristanto, I. (2020) An Aeroacoustic Investigation of a Tiltwing eVTOL Concept Aircraft. (doi: 10.2514/6.2020-2684)

Rovere, F., Barakos, G. N., Steijl, R. (2020) Brownout Simulations of Model-Rotors In Ground Effect. (doi: 10.1051/matecconf/202031401006)

Todorova, B. N., Steijl, R. (2020) Quantum algorithm for the collisionless Boltzmann equation. Journal of Computational Physics, 409, (doi: 10.1016/j.jcp.2020.109347)

Fitzgibbon, T., Woodgate, M., Barakos, G. (2020) Assessment of current rotor design comparison practices based on high-fidelity CFD methods. Aeronautical Journal, 124, pp. 731-766. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2019.162)

Guenov, M. D., Riaz, A., Bile, Y. H., Molina-Cristobal, A., van Heerden, A. S.J. (2020) Computational framework for interactive architecting of complex systems. Systems Engineering, 23, pp. 350-365. (doi: 10.1002/sys.21531)

Tan, J. F., Cai, J. G., Barakos, G., Wang, C., Huang, M. Q. (2020) Computational study on the aerodynamic interference between tandem rotors and nearby obstacles. Journal of Aircraft, 57, pp. 456-468. (doi: 10.2514/1.C035629)

Molina-Cristobal, A., Chen, X., Guenov, M. D., Riaz, A., van Heerden, A. S.J. (2020) Interactive uncertainty allocation and tradeoff for early stage design of complex systems. AIAA Journal, 58, pp. 1356-1368. (doi: 10.2514/1.J058442)

Higgins, R. J., Zarev, A., Barakos, G. N., Green, R. B. (2020) Numerical investigation of a two-bladed propeller inflow at yaw. Journal of Aircraft, 57, pp. 292-304. (doi: 10.2514/1.C035647)

Steijl, R. (2020) Quantum algorithms for fluid simulations. IntechOpen

Boychev, K., Barakos, G.N., Steijl, R. (2020) Flow physics and sensitivity to RANS modelling assumptions of a multiple shock wave/turbulent boundary layer interaction. Aerospace Science and Technology, 97, (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2019.105640)

Rovere, F., Steijl, R., Barakos, G.N. (2020) CFD Analysis of a Micro-Rotor In Ground Effect. (doi: 10.2514/6.2020-1793)

Zhang, T., Barakos, G.N. (2020) Development of Simulation Tools for High-fidelity Analysis of Compound Rotorcraft. (doi: 10.2514/6.2020-1258)

Boychev, K.M., Barakos, G.N., Steijl, R., Shaw, S. (2020) High Fidelity Simulations of Supersonic Intakes. (doi: 10.2514/6.2020-2092)

Todorova, B.N., Steijl, R. (2020) Comparison of discrete velocity method and gas-kinetic method for binary gas mixtures. Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 34, pp. 45-56. (doi: 10.2514/1.T5741)

Higgins, R.J., Barakos, G.N., Jinks, E. (2020) Estimation of three-dimensional aerodynamic damping using CFD. Aeronautical Journal, 124, pp. 24-43. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2019.135)

Han, D., Barakos, G. N. (2020) Rotor loads reduction by dynamically extendable chord. AIAA Journal, 58, pp. 98-106. (doi: 10.2514/1.J058513)

Yuan, Y., Thomson, D., Chen, R. (2020) Variable rotor speed strategy for coaxial compound helicopters with lift-offset rotors. Aeronautical Journal, 124, pp. 96-120. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2019.113)

Henriquez Huecas, S., White, M., Barakos, G. (2020) A Turbulence Model for Flight Simulation and Handling Qualities Analysis based on a Synthetic Eddy Method.

van Heerden, A. S. J., Judt, D. M., Lawson, C. P., Jafari, S., Nikolaidis, T. (2020) Framework for Integrated Dynamic Thermal Simulation of Future Civil Transport Aircraft. (doi: 10.2514/6.2020-1942)

Lim, J. W., Jain, R. K., Potsdam, M. A., Fitzgibbon, T.A., Barakos, G.N., Widjaja, R. (2020) High Fidelity Code-to-Code Comparison of Rotor Performance in Hover and Forward Flight.

Todorova, B. N., White, C., Steijl, R. (2020) Numerical evaluation of novel kinetic models for binary gas mixture flows. Physics of Fluids, 32, (doi: 10.1063/1.5134040)

Yu, G., Zagaglia, D., Green, R., Yu, Z. (2020) Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) experimental study on the buoyant flow fields within a thermal chimney system for geothermal power plant. International Journal of Green Energy, 17, pp. 951-960. (doi: 10.1080/15435075.2020.1809428)

Billard, F., Davidson, T., Babinsky, H., Placek, R., Miller, M., Ruchała, P., Stryczniewicz, W., Kwiatkowski, T., Stalewski, W., Sznajder, J., Kuprianowicz, S., Bernardini, M., Pirozzoli, S., Barakos, G., Zografakis, G., Tartinville, B., Hirsch, C., Szubert, D., Braza, M., Asproulias, I., Simiriotis, N., Tô, J.-B., Hoarau, Y. (2020) WP-5 external flows—wing. Springer

2019

Yuan, Y., Thomson, D., Anderson, D. (2019) Dynamic Performance Investigation for Tilt-Rotor Aircraft.

Higgins, R. J., Jimenez-Garcia, A., Barakos, G. N., Brown, N. (2019) High-fidelity computational fluid dynamics methods for the simulation of propeller stall flutter. AIAA Journal, 57, pp. 5281-5292. (doi: 10.2514/1.J058463)

Fitzgibbon, T.A., Woodgate, M.A., Jimenez-Garcia, A., Barakos, G.N. (2019) Validation of the steady state hover formulation for accurate performance predictions. AIAA Journal, 57, pp. 5293-5308. (doi: 10.2514/1.J058408)

Yuan, Y., Thomson, D., Chen, R. (2019) Investigation of lift offset on flight dynamics characteristics for coaxial compound helicopters. Journal of Aircraft, 56, pp. 2210-2222. (doi: 10.2514/1.C035190)

Taylor, N., McGowan, G., Anderson, M., Schnepf, C., Richter, K., Tormalm, M., Loupy, G., Michel, V., Jeune, C., Shaw, S., Dikbas, E., Barakos, G. N., Boychev, K., Toomer, C., DeSpirito, J. (2019) The Prediction of Vortex Interactions on a Generic Missile Configuration Using CFD: Current Status of Activity in NATO AVT-316.

Chen, X., Zhao, Q., Barakos, G., Kusyumov, A. (2019) Numerical analysis of rotor aero-acoustic characteristics for ice detection. International Journal of Aeroacoustics, 18, pp. 596-620. (doi: 10.1177/1475472X19871531)

Fitzgibbon, T. A., Woodgate, M. A., Barakos, G. N. (2019) Assessment of the Harmonic Balance Method for Rotor Blade Performance Predictions.

Han, D., Barakos, G. N. (2019) Rotor Loads Reduction by Dynamically Extendable Chord.

Zhang, T., Barakos, G. N. (2019) Towards Optimisation of Compound Rotorcraft.

Rovere, F., Barakos, G. N., Steijl, R. (2019) CFD Analysis of a Micro-Rotor In Ground Effect.

Yuan, Y., Thomson, D., Chen, R., Dunlop, R. (2019) Heading control strategy assessment for coaxial compound helicopters. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 32, pp. 2037-2046. (doi: 10.1016/j.cja.2019.04.008)

Tan, J. F., Sun, Y. M., Zhou, T. Y., Barakos, G. N., Green, R. B. (2019) Simulation of the aerodynamic interaction between rotor and ground obstacle using vortex method. CEAS Aeronautical Journal, 10, pp. 733-753. (doi: 10.1007/s13272-018-0346-8)

Todorova, B. N., White, C., Steijl, R. (2019) Discrete-velocity simulations of high-speed flows based on binary gas mixture kinetic models. (doi: 10.1063/1.5119549)

Yuan, Y., Thomson, D., Chen, R. (2019) Propeller control strategy for coaxial compound helicopters. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 233, pp. 3775-3789. (doi: 10.1177/0954410018806796)

Todorova, B. N., Steijl, R. (2019) Derivation and numerical comparison of Shakhov and Ellipsoidal Statistical kinetic models for a monoatomic gas mixture. European Journal of Mechanics - B/Fluids, 76, pp. 390-402. (doi: 10.1016/j.euromechflu.2019.04.001)

van Heerden, A. S.J., Guenov, M. D., Molina-Cristobal, A. (2019) Evolvability and design reuse in civil jet transport aircraft. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 108, pp. 121-155. (doi: 10.1016/j.paerosci.2019.01.006)

Chen, X., Zhao, Q., Barakos, G., Kusyumov, A. (2019) Numerical analysis of hovering main rotor aero-acoustic characteristics for ice detection. Russian Aeronautics (Iz VUZ), 62, pp. 429-437. (doi: 10.3103/S1068799819030103)

Prince, S., Green, R., Coton, F., Wang, Y. (2019) The effect of steady and pulsed air jet vortex generator blowing on a aerofoil section model undergoing sinusoidal pitching. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 64, pp. 1-14. (doi: 10.4050/JAHS.64.032004)

Fitzgibbon, T., Woodgate, M., Barakos, G. (2019) Assessment of Current CFD Performance Prediction Capabilities for Novel Rotor Blade Planforms.

Yuan, Y., Thomson, D., Chen, R. (2019) Longitudinal Control Strategy Investigation for Coaxial Compound Helicopters.

Chen, X., Zhao, Q., Barakos, G. (2019) Numerical analysis of aerodynamic characteristics of iced rotor in forward flight. AIAA Journal, 57, pp. 1523-1537. (doi: 10.2514/1.J057399)

Tan, J. F., Zhou, T. Y., Sun, Y. M., Barakos, G. N. (2019) Numerical investigation of the aerodynamic interaction between a tiltrotor and a tandem rotor during shipboard operations. Aerospace Science and Technology, 87, pp. 62-72. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2019.02.005)

Han, D., Yu, L., Barakos, G. N. (2019) Transient aeroelastic response control of a shipboard rotor during engagements by active Gurney flaps. Journal of Aircraft, 56, pp. 837-841. (doi: 10.2514/1.C035282)

van Heerden, A. S. J., Judt, D., Lawson, C. P., Bosak, D. (2019) Effects of More Electric Systems on Fuel Tank Thermal Behaviour.

Woodgate, M. A., Barakos, G. N., Scrase, N., Neville, T. (2019) Simulation of helicopter ditching using smoothed particle hydrodynamics. Aerospace Science and Technology, 85, pp. 277-292. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2018.12.016)

Yuan, Y., Chen, R., Li, P. (2019) Trim investigation for coaxial rigid rotor helicopters using an improved aerodynamic interference model. Aerospace Science and Technology, 85, pp. 293-304. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2018.11.044)

Higgins, R. J., Jimenez-Garcia, A., Barakos, G. N., Bown, N. (2019) A Time-Marching Aeroelastic Method Applied to Propeller Flutter. (doi: 10.2514/6.2019-1102)

Fitzgibbon, T.A., Barakos, G.N., Woodgate, M.A., Jimenez-Garcia, A. (2019) Numerical Simulations of Various Rotor Designs in Hover and Forward Flight. (doi: 10.2514/6.2019-0287)

Worrall, K., Houston, C., Cebecauer, M., Flessa, T., McGookin, E., Thomson, D., Harkness, P. (2019) Design and Implementation of a Control System for a Tunneling Robot. (doi: 10.1109/SmartWorld-UIC-ATC-SCALCOM-IOP-SCI.2019.00084)

2018

Ramírez-Mendoza, R., Amoudry, L.O., Thorne, P.D., Cooke, R.D., McLelland, S.J., Jordan, L.B., Simmons, S.M., Parsons, D.R., Murdoch, L. (2018) Laboratory study on the effects of hydro kinetic turbines on hydrodynamics and sediment dynamics. Renewable Energy, 129, pp. 271-284. (doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.05.094)

Firstbrook, D., Flessa, T., Worrall, K., McGookin, E., Harkness, P., Thomson, D. (2018) Ultrasonic Auger for Narrow-Gauge Borehole Drilling. (doi: 10.1109/ULTSYM.2018.8579687)

Flessa, T., Worrall, K. J., Firstbrook, D., McGookin, E., Thomson, D., Harkness, P. (2018) FDIR for a Biologically Inspired Trenchless Drilling Device. (doi: 10.1109/CONTROL.2018.8516893)

Worrall, K. J., Firstbrook, D., Flessa, T., McGookin, E., Thomson, D., Harkness, P. (2018) Modelling and Control of a Biologically Inspired Trenchless Drilling Device. (doi: 10.1109/CONTROL.2018.8516859)

Tan, J. F., Sun, Y. M., Barakos, G. N. (2018) Vortex approach for downwash and outwash of tandem rotors in ground effect. Journal of Aircraft, 55, pp. 2491-2509. (doi: 10.2514/1.C034740)

Woodgate, M. A., Barakos, G. N. (2018) An implicit hybrid method for the computation of rotorcraft flows. Aeronautical Journal, 122, pp. 1522-1556. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2018.108)

Han, D., Dong, C., Barakos, G. N. (2018) Performance improvement of variable speed rotors by Gurney flaps. Aerospace Science and Technology, 81, pp. 118-127. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2018.07.044)

Steijl, R., Barakos, G. N. (2018) Parallel evaluation of quantum algorithms for computational fluid dynamics. Computers and Fluids, 173, pp. 22-28. (doi: 10.1016/j.compfluid.2018.03.080)

Woodgate, M. A., Barakos, G. N., Steijl, R., Pringle, G. J. (2018) Parallel performance for a real time Lattice Boltzmann code. Computers and Fluids, 173, pp. 237-258. (doi: 10.1016/j.compfluid.2018.03.004)

van Heerden, A. S. J., Guenov, M. D., Molina-Cristóbal, A., Riaz, A., Bile, Y. (2018) Combined Airframe and Subsystems Evolvability Exploration During Conceptual Design.

Han, D., Yang, K., Barakos, G. N. (2018) Extendable chord for improved helicopter rotor performance. Aerospace Science and Technology, 80, pp. 445-451. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2018.07.031)

Linton, D., Barakos, G., Widjaja, R., Thornber, B. (2018) Coupling of an unsteady aerodynamics model with a computational fluid dynamics solver. AIAA Journal, 56, pp. 3153-3166. (doi: 10.2514/1.J056784)

Loupy, G.J.M., Barakos, G.N., Taylor, N.J. (2018) Multi-disciplinary simulations of stores in weapon bays using scale adaptive simulation. Journal of Fluids and Structures, 81, pp. 437-465. (doi: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2018.05.012)

Guenov, M. D., Chen, X., Molina-Cristobal, A., Riaz, A., van Heerden, A. S. J., Padulo, M. (2018) Margin allocation and tradeoff in complex systems design and optimization. AIAA Journal, 56, pp. 2887-2902. (doi: 10.2514/1.J056357)

Chirico, G., Barakos, G. N., Bown, N. (2018) Propeller installation effects on turboprop acoustics. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 424, pp. 238-262. (doi: 10.1016/j.jsv.2018.03.003)

Batrakov, A.S., Kusyumov, A.N., Mikhailov, S.A., Barakos, G.N. (2018) Aerodynamic optimization of helicopter rear fuselage. Aerospace Science and Technology, 77, pp. 704-712. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2018.03.046)

Jimenez-Garcia, A., Barakos, G.N. (2018) Assessment of a high-order MUSCL method for rotor flows. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, 87, pp. 292-327. (doi: 10.1002/fld.4492)

Zhou, W., Wang, H., Thomson, D., McGookin, E., Guo, X. (2018) Failure effect analysis and reconfiguration of thrusters based on inverse simulation of manually controlled RVD. Aerospace Science and Technology, 77, pp. 485-498. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2018.03.019)

Zagaglia, D., Giuni, M., Green, R. B. (2018) Investigation of the rotor–obstacle aerodynamic interaction in hovering flight. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 63, (doi: 10.4050/JAHS.63.032007)

Quaranta, G., Barakos, G., Mulder, M., Pavel, M., White, M. (2018) NITROS An Innovative Training Program to Enhance Rotorcraft Safety.

Chen, X., Zhao, Q., Barakos, G. (2018) Numerical Analysis of Rotor Aero-acoustic Characteristics for Ice Detection based on HMB Solver.

Tan, J., Sun, Y., Zhou, T., Barakos, G. N., Green, R. B. (2018) Simulation of the Aerodynamic Interaction between Rotor and Ground Obstacle Using Vortex Method.

Green, R.B., Prince, S.A., Wang, Y., Khodagolian, V., Coton, F.N. (2018) Delay of dynamic stall using pulsed air-jet vortex generators. AIAA Journal, 56, pp. 2070-2074. (doi: 10.2514/1.J056560)

Pickles, D. J., Green, R.B., Giuni, M. (2018) Rotor wake interactions with an obstacle on the ground. Aeronautical Journal, 122, pp. 798-820. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2018.7)

Tan, J., Sun, Y., Barakos, G. (2018) Unsteady loads for coaxial rotors in forward flight computed using a vortex particle method. Aeronautical Journal, 122, pp. 693-714. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2018.8)

Simmons, S. M., McLelland, S. J., Parsons, D. R., Jordan, L.-B., Murphy, B. J., Murdoch, L. (2018) An investigation of the wake recovery of two model horizontal-axis tidal stream turbines measured in a laboratory flume with Particle Image Velocimetry. Journal of Hydro-environment Research, 19, pp. 179-188. (doi: 10.1016/j.jher.2017.03.003)

Barakos, G.N. (2018) Fundamental CFD Research Supporting Practical Aerospace Applications.

Chirico, G., Barakos, G. N., Bown, N. (2018) Numerical aeroacoustic analysis of propeller designs. Aeronautical Journal, 122, pp. 283-315. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2017.123)

Loupy, G.J.M., Barakos, G.N., Taylor, N.J. (2018) Store release trajectory variability from weapon bays using scale-adaptive simulations. AIAA Journal, 56, pp. 752-764. (doi: 10.2514/1.J056485)

Loupy, G. J.M., Barakos, G. N. (2018) Multi-Disciplinary Analysis of Flow in Weapon Bays. Springer

Jimenéz Garcia, A., Barakos, G.N. (2018) Accurate predictions of rotor hover performance at low and high disc loadings. Journal of Aircraft, 55, pp. 89-110. (doi: 10.2514/1.C034144)

Loupy, G.J.M., Barakos, G.N., Taylor, N.J. (2018) Cavity flow over a transonic weapon bay during door operation. Journal of Aircraft, 55, pp. 339-354. (doi: 10.2514/1.C034344)

Crozon, C., Steijl, R., Barakos, G.N. (2018) Coupled flight dynamics and CFD - demonstration for helicopters in shipborne environment. Aeronautical Journal, 122, pp. 42-82. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2017.112)

Chirico, G., Barakos, G. N., Brown, N. (2018) Acoustic Assessment of Twin-engined Turboprop Layout.

Morelli, M., Ghiasvand, S., Nabi, H. N., Taymourtash, N., Masarati, P., Quaranta, G., Barakos, G., Fasiello, S., Huercas, S., White, M., Ezgi, A., Ying, Y., Friesen, D., Scaramuzzino, P. F., Pavel, M. (2018) Assessment of the Feasibility of an Extended Range Helicopter Operational Standard for Offshore Flights.

Cavallo, S., Ducci, G., Steil, R., Barakos, G.N. (2018) CFD Analysis of Helicopter Wakes in Ground Effect.

Han, D., Yang, K., Barakos, G. N. (2018) Dynamic Extendable Chord to Improve Helicopter Rotor Performance.

Rovere, F., Morelli, U., Steijl, R., Barakos, G. N., Vigevano, L. (2018) Evaluation of Rotor Blade Models for Rotor Outwash.

Stepanov, R., Batrakov, A., Pakhov, V., Kusyumov, A., Bozhenko, A., Mikhailov, S., Barakos, G. N. (2018) Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Near-field Rotor Aeroacoustics.

Dehaeze, F., Barakos, G.N., Kusyumov, A.N., Kusyumov, S.A., Mikhailov, S.A. (2018) Exploring the detached-eddy simulation for main rotor flows. Russian Aeronautics (Iz VUZ), 61, pp. 40-47. (doi: 10.3103/S1068799818010063)

Schepers, J.G., Boorsma, K., Sørensen, N., Voutsinas, , Sieros, G., Rahimi, H., Heisselmann, H., Jost, E., Lutz, T., Maeder, T., Gonzalez, A., Ferreira, C., Stoevesandt, B., Barakos, G., Lampropoulos, N., Croce, A., Madsen, J. (2018) Final results from the EU project AVATAR: aerodynamic modelling of 10 MW wind turbines. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1037, (doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/1037/2/022013)

Molina-Cristóbal, A., Chen, X., Guenov, M. D., Riaz, A., van Heerden, A. S. J. (2018) Interactive Uncertainty Allocation and Trade-off at Early-stage Aircraft Computational Design. (doi: 10.2514/6.2018-2170)

Loupy, G.J.M., Barakos, G.N. (2018) Multi-Disciplinary Simulations of Stores in Weapon Bays using Scale Adaptive Simulation. (doi: 10.2514/6.2018-1521)

Fitzgibbon, T. A., Barakos, G. N., Woodgate, M. A., Jimenez-Garcia, A. (2018) Numerical Simulation of Different Rotor Designs in Hover and Forward Flight.

Jimenez-Garcia, A., Barakos, G.N. (2018) Numerical Simulations on the PSP Rotor Using HMB3. (doi: 10.2514/6.2018-0306)

Kusyumov, A.N., Mikhailov, S.A., Kusyumov, S.A., Fayzullin, K.V., Barakos, G.N. (2018) Numerical simulation of aeroacoustics of hovering helicopter rotor. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 449, (doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/449/1/012017)

Colonia, S., Steijl, R., Barakos, G. (2018) Shock interactions in continuum and rarefied conditions employing a novel gas-kinetic scheme. Springer

Loupy, G. J.M., Barakos, G. N. (2018) Understanding Transonic Weapon Bay Flows.

Tan, J. F., Sun, Y. M., Zhou, T. Y., Barakos, G. N., Green, R. B. (2018) Unsteady Aerodynamic Interaction Between Rotor and Ground Obstacle.

Bakker, R., Visingardi, A., van der Wall, B. G., Voutsinas, S., Basset, P.-M., Campagnolo, F., Pavel, M., Barakos, G., White, M. (2018) Wind Turbine Wakes and Helicopter Operations: An Overview of the Garteur HC-AG23 Activities.

2017

Ireland, M. L., Flessa, T., Thomson, D., McGookin, E. (2017) Comparison of nonlinear dynamic inversion and inverse simulation. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 40, pp. 3304-3309. (doi: 10.2514/1.G002875)

Chirico, G., Szubert, D., Vigevano, L., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Numerical modelling of the aerodynamic interference between helicopter and ground obstacles. CEAS Aeronautical Journal, 8, pp. 589-611. (doi: 10.1007/s13272-017-0259-y)

Barakos, G. (2017) View of CFD Methods Development at the University of Glasgow.

Chirico, G., Barakos, G. N., Bown, N. (2017) Computational Aeroacoustic Analysis of Propeller Installation Effects.

Jimenez-Garcia, A., Barakos, G.N., Treve, V., Rooseleer, F., Cappellazzo, V., Graham, R. (2017) Helicopter Wake Encounters in the Context of RECAT-EU.

Han, D., Dong, C., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Performance Improvement of Variable Speed Rotors by Gurney Flaps.

Woodgate, M. A., Steijl, R., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Real Time Wake Computations using Lattice Boltzmann Method on Many Integrated Core Processors.

Tan, J., Sun, Y., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Simulation of Unsteady Aerdynamic Load for Rigid Coaxial Rotor in Forward Flight with Vortex Particle Method.

Jimenez-Garcia, A., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Towards High-order Methods for Rotorcraft Applications.

Sugiura, M., Tanabe, Y., Sugawara, H., Barakos, G. N., Matayoshi, N., Ishii, H. (2017) Validation of CFD Codes for the Helicopter Wake in Ground Effect.

Higgins, R. J., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Whirl and Stall Flutter Simulation Using CFD.

Batrakov, A., Kusyumov, A., Kusyumov, S., Kusyumov, S., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Simulation of tail boom vibrations using main rotor-fuselage Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Applied Sciences, 7, (doi: 10.3390/app7090918)

Loupy, G.J.M., Barakos, G.N., Kusyumov, A. (2017) Acoustic field around a transonic cavity flow. International Journal of Aeroacoustics, 16, pp. 507-535. (doi: 10.1177/1475472X17730459)

Forster, M., Steijl, R. (2017) Design study of Coanda devices for transonic circulation control. Aeronautical Journal, 121, pp. 1368-1391. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2017.65)

Stepanov, R., Pakhov, V., Bozhenko, A., Batrakov, A., Garipova, L., Kusyumov, A., Mikhailov, S., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Experimental and numerical study of rotor aeroacoustics. International Journal of Aeroacoustics, 16, pp. 460-475. (doi: 10.1177/1475472X17730447)

Leble, V., Barakos, G. (2017) 10-MW wind turbine performance under pitching and yawing motion. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 139, (doi: 10.1115/1.4036497)

Zhou, W., Wang, H., Thomson, D., Tang, G., Zhang, F. (2017) Inverse simulation system for evaluating handling qualities during rendezvous and docking. Acta Astronautica, 137, pp. 461-471. (doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.05.011)

Loupy, G.J.M., Barakos, G.N., Taylor, N.J. (2017) Cavity Flow Over a Transonic Weapon Bay During Door Operation.

Pakhov, V., Stepanov, R., Bozhenko, A., Batrakov, A., Kusyumov, A., Mikhailov, S., Barakos, G. (2017) Creating a Database of Helicopter Main Rotor Acoustics for Validation of CFD Methods. (doi: 10.13009/EUCASS2017-638)

Loupy, G.J.M., Barakos, G.N. (2017) Processing and analysis methods for transonic cavity flow. Physics of Fluids, 29, (doi: 10.1063/1.4995461)

Carrión, M., Biava, M., Barakos, G.N., Stewart, D. (2017) Study of hybrid air vehicles stability using computational fluid dynamics. Journal of Aircraft, 54, pp. 1328-1339. (doi: 10.2514/1.C033987)

Colonia, S., Steijl, R., Barakos, G. (2017) A gas kinetic scheme for hybrid simulation of partially rarefied flows. EDP Sciences

Carrion, M., Biava, M., Steijl, R., Barakos, G.N., Stewart, D. (2017) Computational fluid dynamics challenges for hybrid air vehicle applications. EDP Sciences

Ireland, M. L., Mackenzie, R., Flessa, T., Worrall, K. J., Thomson, D. G., McGookin, E. W. (2017) Inverse Simulation as a Tool for Fault Detection and Isolation in Planetary Rovers.

Dančová, P., Kusyumov, A. N., Mikhailov, S. A., Batrakov, A. S., Kusyumov, S. A., Barakos, G. (2017) CAA Modeling of Helicopter Main Rotor in Hover. (doi: 10.1051/epjconf/201714302060)

Jimenez-Garcia, A., Barakos, G. (2017) Implementation of High-Order Methods in the HMB CFD Solver.

Johnson, C. S., Woodgate, M., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Framework for the optimisation of a helicopter rotor blade with an approximate BERP tip: numerical methods and application. John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Johnson, C. S., Woodgate, M., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Helicopter BERP tip: Literature Review of Helicopter Blade Shape Optimisation Methods. Wiley-Blackwell

Jimenez Garcia, A., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Numerical simulations on the ERICA tiltrotor. Aerospace Science and Technology, 64, pp. 171-191. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2017.01.023)

Jimenez Garcia, A., Barakos, G. N., Gates, S. (2017) Tiltrotor CFD part I: validation. Aeronautical Journal, 121, pp. 577-610. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2017.17)

Jimenez Garcia, A., Biava, M., Barakos, G.N., Baverstock, K.D., Gates, S., Mullen, P. (2017) Tiltrotor CFD part II: aerodynamic optimisation of tiltrotor blades. Aeronautical Journal, 121, pp. 611-636. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2017.21)

(2017) Recent Progress in Flow Control for Practical Flows: Results of the STADYWICO and IMESCON Projects. (doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-50568-8)

Nik Mohd, N. A. R., Barakos, G. (2017) Performance and wake analysis of rotors in axial flight using computational fluid dynamics. Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management, 9, pp. 193-202. (doi: 10.5028/jatm.v9i2.623)

Pastrikakis, V., Steijl, R., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Alleviation of retreating side stall using active gurney flaps. Springer International Publishing

Pastrikakis, V., Woodgate, M., Barakos, G. N. (2017) CFD method for modelling gurney flaps. Springer International Publishing

Biava, M., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Computation of rotorcraft stability derivatives using the discrete adjoint method. Springer International Publishing

Dehaeze, F., Barakos, G.N., Garipova, L.I., Kusyumov, A.N., Mikhailov, S.A. (2017) Coupled CFD/CSD simulation of the helicopter main rotor in high-speed forward flight. Russian Aeronautics (Iz VUZ), 60, pp. 198-205. (doi: 10.3103/S1068799817020064)

Pastrikakis, V., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Effect of gurney flaps on overall helicopter flight envelope. Springer International Publishing

Pastrikakis, V., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Introduction and literature survey. Springer International Publishing

Pastrikakis, V., Steijl, R., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Performance enhancement of rotors in hover using fixed gurney flaps. Springer International Publishing

Han, D., Barakos, G.N. (2017) Variable-speed tail rotors for helicopters with variable-speed main rotors. Aeronautical Journal, 121, pp. 433-448. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2017.4)

Ireland, M. L., Worrall, K. J., Mackenzie, R., Flessa, T., McGookin, E., Thomson, D. (2017) A Comparison of Inverse Simulation-Based Fault Detection in a Simple Robotic Rover with a Traditional Model-Based Method.

Ferguson, K., Thomson, D. (2017) Examining the stability derivatives of a compound helicopter. Aeronautical Journal, 171, pp. 1-20. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2016.101)

Houston, S., Thomson, D. (2017) On the modelling of gyroplane flight dynamics. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 88, pp. 43-58. (doi: 10.1016/j.paerosci.2016.11.001)

Wang, Y., White, M., Barakos, G.N. (2017) Wind-turbine wake encounter by light aircraft. Journal of Aircraft, 54, pp. 367-370. (doi: 10.2514/1.C033870)

Linton, D., Barakos, G., Widjaja, R., Thornbern, B. (2017) A New Actuator Surface Model with Improved Wake Model for CFD Simulations of Rotorcraft.

Jimenez Garcia, A., Colonia, S., Barakos, G. N. (2017) Accurate Predictions of Hovering Rotor Flows Using CFD. (doi: 10.2514/6.2017-1666)

Colonia, S., Leble, V., Steijl, R., Barakos, G. (2017) Assessment and calibration of the γ equation transition model for a wide range of Reynolds numbers at low Mach. AIAA Journal, 55, pp. 1126-1139. (doi: 10.2514/1.J055403)

Shah, S.A., Thomson, D.G. (2017) Development of an Autogyro Rotor Model with Rotorcraft's ‘Multiblade’ Simulation Approach.

Visingardi, A., De Gregorio, F., Schwarz, T., Schmid, M., Bakker, R., Voutsinas, S., Gallas, Q., Boisard, R., Gibertini, G., Zagaglia, D., Barakos, G., Green, R., Chirico, G., Giuni, M. (2017) Forces on Obstacles in Rotor Wake – A GARTEUR Action Group.

Ferguson, K., Thomson, D., Anderson, D. (2017) Investigation of a Compound Helicopter Flying the Depart and Abort Mission Task Element.

Loupy, G., Barakos, G.N. (2017) Modelling of Transonic Shallow Cavity Flows, and Store Release Simulations from Weapon Bays. (doi: 10.2514/6.2017-3252)

Steijl, R., Barakos, G.N. (2017) Parallel Evaluation of Quantum Algorithms for Computational Fluid Dynamics.

Woodgate, M. A., Barakos, G. N., Steijl, R., Pringle, G. J. (2017) Parallel Performance for a Real Time Lattice Boltzmann Code.

Jimenez-Garcia, A., Barakos, G.N. (2017) Prediction of Helicopter Rotor Hover Performance using High Fidelity CFD Methods. (doi: 10.2514/6.2017-3053)

Dehaeze, F., Allen, C. B., Barakos, G. N. (2017) The Collaborative Development of New CFD Methods Adapted for Tilt Rotor Aircraft in the HiPerTilt Project. (doi: 10.2514/6.2017-3919)

2016

Crozon, C., Steijl, R., Barakos, G.N. (2016) Helicopter CFD Coupled with Flight Mechanics - Current Status and Future Perspectives.

Han, D., Pastrikakis, V., Barakos, G. N. (2016) Helicopter flight performance improvement by dynamic blade twist. Aerospace Science and Technology, 58, pp. 445-452. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2016.09.013)

Leble, V., Barakos, G.N. (2016) A coupled floating offshore wind turbine analysis with high-fidelity methods. Energy Procedia, 94, pp. 523-530. (doi: 10.1016/j.egypro.2016.09.229)

Sørensen, N. N., Méndez, B., Muñoz, A., Sieros, G., Jost, E., Lutz, T., Papadakis, G., Voutsinas, S., Barakos, G.N., Colonia, S., Baldacchino, D., Baptista, C., Ferreira, C. (2016) CFD code comparison for 2D airfoil flows. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 753, (doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/753/8/082019)

Colonia, S., Leble, V., Steijl, R., Barakos, G. (2016) Calibration of the 7—equation transition model for high Reynolds flows at low mach. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 753, (doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/753/8/082027)

Leble, V., Barakos, G. (2016) Forced pitch motion of wind turbines. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 753, (doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/753/2/022042)

Ceyhan, J.G., Schepers, O., Boorsma, K., Gonzalez, A., Munduate, X., Pires, O., Sørensen, N., Ferreira, C., Sieros, G., Madsen, J., Voutsinas, S., Lutz, T., Barakos, G., Colonia, S., Heißelmann, H., Meng, F., Croce, A. (2016) Latest results from the EU project AVATAR: aerodynamic modelling of 10 MW wind turbines. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 753, (doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/753/2/022017)

Barakos, G. N., Johnson, C. S. (2016) Acoustic comparison of propellers. International Journal of Aeroacoustics, 15, pp. 575-594. (doi: 10.1177/1475472X16659214)

Babu, S.V., Loupy, G.J.M., Dejaeze, F., Barakos, G.N., Taylor, N.J. (2016) Aeroelastic simulations of stores in weapon bays using Detached-Eddy simulation. Journal of Fluids and Structures, 66, pp. 207-228. (doi: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2016.07.014)

Biava, M., Barakos, G.N. (2016) Optimisation of ducted propellers for hybrid air vehicles using high-fidelity CFD. Aeronautical Journal, 120, pp. 1632-1657. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2016.78)

Li, S.-b., Wang, Z.-g., Barakos, G. N., Huang, W., Steijl, R. (2016) Research on the drag reduction performance induced by the counterflowing jet for waverider with variable blunt radii. Acta Astronautica, 127, pp. 120-130. (doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2016.05.031)

Barakos, G., Jimenez-Garcia, A., Biava, M. (2016) Aerodynamics of Tiltrotor Blades.

Loupy, G., Barakos, G.N. (2016) Acoustic Field Around a Transonic Cavity Flow.

Barakos, G. N. (2016) An overview of the CFD analyses in the MARE-WINT project. Springer International Publishing

Leble, V., Barakos, G. N. (2016) CFD investigation of a complete floating offshore wind turbine. Springer International Publishing

Leble, V., Barakos, G. N. (2016) Trailing and leading edge flaps for load alleviation and structure control. Springer International Publishing

Barakos, G. (2016) Unsteady Shock-Boundary Layer Interaction: Applications and Challenges.

Zagaglia, D., Gibertini, G., Giuni, M., Green, R.B. (2016) Experiments on the Helicopter-Obstacle Aerodynamic Interference in Absence of External Wind.

Zografakis, G., Barakos, G. (2016) Implicit CFD methods for transitional shock wave: boundary layer interaction. Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, 88, pp. 636-648. (doi: 10.1108/AEAT-05-2015-0123)

Jimenez Garcia, A., Barakos, G. N. (2016) CFD analysis of hover performance of rotors at full and model-scale conditions. Aeronautical Journal, 120, pp. 1386-1424. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2016.58)

van Heerden, A. S. J., Guenov, M. D., Molina-Cristóbal, A., Riaz, A. (2016) Enhancing the Exploration of Aircraft Changeability During Conceptual Design.

Stepanov, R., Zherekov, V., Pakhov, V., Mikhailov, S., Garipov, A., Yakubov, W., Barakos, G. N. (2016) Experimental study of helicopter fuselage drag. Journal of Aircraft, 53, pp. 1343-1360. (doi: 10.2514/1.C033819)

Flessa, T., McGookin, E., Thomson, D., Worrall, K. (2016) Numerical Efficiency of Inverse Simulation Methods Applied to a Wheeled Rover. (doi: 10.3384/ecp17142348)

Flessa, T., McGookin, E., Thomson, D. (2016) Numerical Stability of Inverse Simulation Algorithms Applied to Planetary Rover Navigation. (doi: 10.1109/MED.2016.7535960)

Pastrikakis, V.A., Steijl, R., Barakos, G.N. (2016) Effect of active gurney flaps on overall helicopter flight envelope. Aeronautical Journal, 120, pp. 1230-1261. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2016.57)

Colonia, S., Steijl, R., Barakos, G. (2016) Shocks Interactions in Continuum and Rarefied Conditions Employing a Novel Gas-Kinetic Scheme.

Carrion, M., Steijl, R., Barakos, G., Stewart, D. (2016) Analysis of hybrid air vehicles using computational fluid dynamics. Journal of Aircraft, 53, pp. 1001-1012. (doi: 10.2514/1.C033402)

Han, D., Pastrikakis, V., Barakos, G. N. (2016) Helicopter performance improvement by variable rotor speed and variable blade twist. Aerospace Science and Technology, 54, pp. 164-173. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2016.04.011)

Mat, S. B., Green, R., Galbraith, R., Coton, F. (2016) The effect of edge profile on delta wing flow. Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 230, pp. 1252-1262. (doi: 10.1177/0954410015606939)

Garkushenko, V.I., Vinogradov, S.S., Barakos, G.N. (2016) Control synthesis for an unmanned helicopter with time-delay under uncertain external disturbances. Russian Aeronautics (Iz VUZ), 59, pp. 175-182. (doi: 10.3103/S1068799816020045)

Leble, V., Barakos, G. (2016) Demonstration of a coupled floating offshore wind turbine analysis with high-fidelity methods. Journal of Fluids and Structures, 62, pp. 272-293. (doi: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2016.02.001)

Colonia, S., Steijl, R., Barakos, G. (2016) Kinetic models and gas-kinetic schemes for hybrid simulation of partially rarefied flows. AIAA Journal, 54, pp. 1264-1276. (doi: 10.2514/1.J054137)

Woodgate, M. A., Pastrikakis, V. A., Barakos, G. N. (2016) Method for calculating rotors with active gurney flaps. Journal of Aircraft, 53, pp. 605-626. (doi: 10.2514/1.C032773)

Biava, M., Woodgate, M., Barakos, G. N. (2016) Fully implicit discrete-adjoint methods for rotorcraft applications. AIAA Journal, 54, pp. 735-749. (doi: 10.2514/1.J054006)

Ferguson, K., Thomson, D. (2016) Maneuverability assessment of a compound helicopter configuration. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 61, pp. 1-15. (doi: 10.4050/JAHS.61.012008)

Biava, M., Carrion, M., Barakos, G. N., Stewart, D. (2016) Adjoint-Based Optimisation of Ducted Propellers for Hybrid Air Vehicles. (doi: 10.2514/6.2016-1784)

JImenez-Garcia, A., Barakos, G. (2016) Aerodynamic Study of Tiltrotor Blades.

Garipova, L. I., Batrakov, A. S., Kusyumov, A. N., Mikhailov, S. A., Barakos, G. (2016) Aerodynamic and acoustic analysis of helicopter main rotor blade tips in hover. International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow, 26, pp. 2101-2118. (doi: 10.1108/HFF-08-2015-0348)

Guenov, M.D., Molina-Cristóbal, A., Voloshin, V., Riaz, A., van Heerden, A. S. J., Sharma, S., Cuiller, C., Giese, T. (2016) Aircraft Systems Architecting - a Functional-Logical Domain Perspective. (doi: 10.2514/6.2016-3143)

Jimenez-Garcia, A., Barakos, G. N. (2016) CFD Simulations of the ERICA Tiltrotor using HMB2. (doi: 10.2514/6.2016-0329)

Carrion, M., Biava, M., Steijl, R., Barakos, G. N., Stewart, D. (2016) CFD Studies of Hybrid Air Vehicles. (doi: 10.2514/6.2016-0059)

Kusyumov, A.N., Mikhailov, S.A., Garipova, L.I., Batrakov, A.S., Barakos, G. (2016) Distribution of Acoustic Power Spectra for an Isolated Helicopter Fuselage. EPJ Web of Conferences, 114, (doi: 10.1051/epjconf/201611402062)

Babu, S. V., Zografakis, G., Barakos, G. N., Kusyumov, A. (2016) Evaluation of scale-adaptive simulation for transonic cavity flows. International Journal of Engineering Systems Modelling and Simulation, 8, pp. 106-124. (doi: 10.1504/IJESMS.2016.075510)

Batrakov, A., Kusyumov, A.N., Mikhailov, S.A., Barakos, G. (2016) Helicopter Fuselage Optimisation.

Jimenez-Garcia, A., Barakos, G. N. (2016) Hover Predictions of the S-76 Rotor Using HMB2-Model to Full Scale. (doi: 10.2514/6.2016-0299)

Woodgate, M. A., Barakos, G. N. (2016) Implicit Hybrid mesh Method for the Computation of Rotorcraft Flows. (doi: 10.2514/6.2016-0811)

Johnson, C., Woodgate, M., Barakos, G. N. (2016) Optimising Aspects of BERP-Like Rotors Using Frequency-Domain Methods. (doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-27386-0_15)

Leble, V., Barakos, G. (2016) Rigid Actuation Of The Wind Turbine.

Woodgate, M.A., Pastrikakis, V.A., Barakos, G.N. (2016) Rotor Computations with Active Gurney Flaps. (doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-27386-0_9)

Zagaglia, D., Giuni, M., Green, R. B. (2016) Rotor-Obstacle Aerodynamic Interaction in Hovering Flight: An Experimental Survey.

Dehaeze, F., Allen, C.B., Barakos, G. (2016) The HiPerTilt Project: Developing New Aerodynamics Methods Adapted for Tilt Rotor Aircraft.

Woodgate, M., Barakos, G., Steijl, R. (2016) Towards Real Time Wake Computations using Lattice Boltzmann Method for Flight Dynamics Simulations.

Han, D., Barakos, G., Pastrikakis, V. (2016) Variable Speed Tail Rotors for Helicopters with Variable Speed Main Rotors.

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Our research spans a wide range of disciplines, including:

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The staff of Flight Sciences are active in several interdisciplinary, national and international projects with some examples listed below.

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The research facilities managed by Flight Sciences include parallel computer clusters, flight simulators and wind tunnels. These are used by the academic and research staff, post-graduate students, and under-graduates for their project work.