Tecplot 360 EX helps you analyze computational fluid dynamics and similar solutions. Data analysis capabilities are available via the Analyze menu, and include:
• Function calculations, including grid quality functions (such as skewness) and flow variable functions (such as vorticity). Many of these functions duplicate functions that are available in NASA's PLOT3D and FAST plotting programs.
• Integration of input or calculated data, including scalar, vector-dot-normal and vector-dot-tangential integrands, as well as a special forces and moments option for calculating lift, drag and moments.
• Turbulence variable calculations.
• Particle path and streakline calculations, including particles with mass.
• Error analysis using Richardson extrapolation.
• Flow feature detection, including vortex cores, separation and attachment lines, and shock surfaces.
Units (Dimensions)
Analysis may be performed with data representing any system of units or dimensions, including non-dimensional data. All dataset variables and other parameters must, however, be in the same set of units. Unit conversions are not available. Linux and Mac users may wish to use the units utility for unit conversions. Analysis results will be in the same units as the data.