We present computational simulations of three-dimensional unsteady high Reynolds number incompressible flow past a NACA 0012 wing profile, for a range of angles of attack, from low lift through stall. A stabilized finite element method is used, referred to as General Galerkin (G2), with adaptive mesh refinement with respect to the error in target output, such as aerodynamic forces. Computational predictions of aerodynamic forces are validated against experimental data.
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