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Recent advances of computational aeroacoustics

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Computational aeroacoustics (CAA) is an interdiscipline of aeroacoustics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for the investigation of sound generation and propagation from various aeroacoustics problems. In this review, the foundation and research scope of CAA are introduced firstly. A review of the early advances and applications of CAA is then briefly surveyed, focusing on two key issues, namely, high order finite difference scheme and non-reflecting boundary condition. Furthermore, the advances of CAA during the past five years are highlighted. Finally, the future prospective of CAA is briefly discussed.

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    Xiao-dong Li, Min Jiang, Jun-hui Gao, Da-kai Lin, Li Liu & Xiao-yan Li

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  3. Beijing Institute of Space Launch Technology, Beijing, 100076, P. R. China

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Li, Xd., Jiang, M., Gao, Jh. et al. Recent advances of computational aeroacoustics. Appl. Math. Mech.-Engl. Ed. 36, 131–140 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10483-015-1899-9

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