A singularity-avoiding moving least squares scheme for two dimensional unstructured meshes

S. K M Chenoweth, J. Soria, A. Ooi

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Abstract

Moving least squares interpolation schemes are in widespread use as a tool for numerical analysis on scattered data. In particular, they are often employed when solving partial differential equations on unstructured meshes, which are typically needed when the geometry defining the domain is complex. It is known that such schemes can be singular if the data points in the stencil happen to be in certain special geometric arrangements, however little research has addressed this issue specifically. In this paper, a moving least squares scheme is presented which is an appropriate tool for use when solving partial differential equations in two dimensions, and the precise conditions under which singularities occur are identified. The theory is then applied in the form of a stencil building algorithm which automatically detects singular stencils and corrects them in an efficient manner, while attempting to maintain stencil symmetry as closely as possible. Finally, the scheme is used in a convection-diffusion equation solver, and the results of a number of simulations are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 16th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, 16AFMC
Pages151-158
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2007
EventAustralasian Fluid Mechanics Conference 2007 - Crown Plaza, Gold Coast, Australia
Duration: 3 Dec 20077 Dec 2007
Conference number: 16th

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 16th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, 16AFMC

Conference

ConferenceAustralasian Fluid Mechanics Conference 2007
Abbreviated title16AFMC
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityGold Coast
Period3/12/077/12/07

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