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In attempting to exceed the speed of sound, physical testing of the aerodynamics of Thrust SSC as it approaches and exceeds Mach 1.0 were impossible. Computer simulation empowers the engineer with the capability to study, in detail, various aspects of the vehicleÕs design and apply any number of Ôwhat ifÕ scenarios.
The University of Wales, Swansea were commissioned to run these analyses to demonstrate the aerodynamics of the Thrust SSC vehicle at various speeds. Computer time on Cray Research systems was used to run these complex and time-consuming analyses. The resulting data was visualised using EnSight, a graphics utility available from CEI Inc., providing a supply of photographic and video material for use as promotional collateral.
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