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Dr. Yvette McPhail is a Senior Research Fellow at RMIT University's Research & Innovation department, based at the City Campus in Australia. Her work focuses on experimental and computational studies of rocket exhaust plumes, with a particular emphasis on under-expanded flow dynamics, CFD simulation validation, and plume boundary layer analysis. While no biographical data is explicitly provided, her publications indicate expertise in aerospace engineering and fluid dynamics.
Her research interests center on advancing understanding of rocket propulsion systems through both experimental methods and numerical modeling. Key themes include nozzle design optimization, flow visualization techniques (e.g., schlieren imaging), and the interaction of rocket plumes with ground environments or rarefied atmospheres.
Dr. McPhail has contributed to foundational studies on plume physics across different atmospheric conditions, bridging experimental validation and computational fluid dynamics. Though no awards or grants are listed, her consistent output from 2002 to 2011 demonstrates sustained engagement with aerospace propulsion challenges.
