GuideAIAAG-077-1998Guide for the Verification andValidation of ComputationalFluid Dynamics SimulationsAIAAG-077-1998Guide Guide for the Verification and Validationof Computational Fluid Dynamics SimulationsSponsorAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsApproved January 14, 1998AbstractThis document presents guidelines for assessing the credibility of modeling and simulation incomputational fluid dynamics. The two main principles that are necessary for assessing credibility areverification and validation. Verification is the process of determining if a computational simulationaccurately represents the conceptual model, but no claim is made of the relationship of the simulation tothe real world. Validation is the process of determining if a computational simulation represents the realworld. This document defines a number of key terms, discusses fundamental concepts, and specifiesgeneral procedures for conducting verification and validation of computational fluid dynamics simulations.The document’s goal is to provide a foundation for the major issues and concepts in verification andvalidation. However, this document does not recommend standards in these areas because a number ofimportant issues are not yet resolved. It is hoped that the guidelines will aid in the research, development,and use of computational fluid dynamics simulations by establishing common terminology andmethodology for verification and validation. The terminology and methodology should also be useful inother engineering and science disciplines.AIAA G-077-1998Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataAIAA guide for the verification and validation of computational fluid dynamics simulations / sponsor, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. p. cm.Includ...
