Among the objects studied in mathematics are intriguing curves that wind and turn to visit every part of the space available to them.
Many UAH researchers use computational methods to develop better rocket systems.
In the design of supersonic vehicles propulsion, aerodynamics, and aero-optics each pose the problem of determining a flow where the effect of chemical reactions on the flow may be significant. Several groups make use of finite-element models capable of modeling varying geometries and tens of reactions. They are used to test reaction schemes and turbulence models, to design wind tunnels, and to determine the optical properties of air near the windows of sensors. Many, if not most, of the projects cross the lines between disciplines. Thus, mechanical engineers use computational chemistry to give exact results that are in turn used to develop lumped schemes, suitable for use in CFD codes, for multi-step dissociation reactions.