ISRO's PraVaHa Software: Revolutionizing Aerodynamic Design with Computational Fluid Dynamics
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Entity | Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), ISRO |
| Software Introduced | PraVaHa (Parallel RANS Solver for Aerospace Vehicle Aero-thermo-dynamic Analysis) |
| Type | Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Tool |
| Purpose | Aerodynamic design and analysis for aerospace vehicles |
| Applications | Launch vehicles, winged and non-winged re-entry vehicles, Crew Modules |
| Key Capabilities | Simulates external and internal flows; predicts complex aerodynamic flows; faster simulation on HPC clusters; compatible with CPU and GPU architectures |
| Role in Gaganyaan | Aerodynamic analysis for HLVM3, Crew Escape System (CES), and Crew Module (CM) |
| Future Enhancements | Simulations for chemical reactions during air dissociation and combustion (e.g., scramjets) |
| Objective | Contribute to India's self-reliance in aerospace technology; replace commercial software in aero characterization |