Numerical investigation of supersonic flow past blunt bodies of intricate shape at an angle of attack and slip angle

A supersonic flow of viscous homogeneous gas past blunt bodies of intricate shape at an angle of attack and slip angle is investigated numerically within the model of complete three-dimensional viscous shock layer using the time relaxation method. The main regularities are studied of the general structure of flow and of the distribution of pressure and heat flux along the surface. An analysis is performed of their dependence on the shape of the body, angle of attack and slip angle, Mach and Reynolds numbers, and on other determining parameters of the problem. The accuracy and range of validity of a number of approximate approaches to the solution of the problem are estimated.