2020-08-14

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

Dear potential HLPW-4 participant, 

·         Like our last workshop (HiLiftPW-3), this workshop will be held concurrently with the 
          Geometry and Mesh Generation Workshop (GMGW-3). Workshop participants will be able to 
          register for either workshop and attend sessions for both.  

·         These workshops will be conducted differently than in the past. This time, they will 
          include collaborative efforts during the months leading up to the workshops to answer 
          key questions of importance to both the mesh generation and high lift aerodynamics 
          communities. These collaborative efforts will be accomplished through "Technology Focus 
          Groups" (TFGs). Results of these efforts will be presented in a combination of individual 
          and joint presentations.

·         When participating in the workshops, you can choose to be either an active participant 
          or an observer. 

·         We are asking all active participants to join at least one TFG, in order to be engaged 
          in workshop-related collaborative research activities during the 6-8 months prior to 
          the workshops. The TFGs cover specific areas of interest that span both workshops. These 
          areas are: 

		o   Geometry Modeling and Preparation for Meshing 
		o   Fixed Grid RANS (meshing and CFD) 
		o   Mesh Adaptation RANS (meshing and CFD) 
		o   High Order RANS (meshing and CFD) 
		o   Hybrid RANS/LES (meshing and CFD) 
		o   Wall Modeled LES and Lattice-Boltzmann (meshing and CFD) 

·         If you do not choose (or are unable) to be member of any TFG, then you may still perform 
          research on your own and attend the workshops as an observer, but your work will not be 
          shown or represented at the workshops. Observers need do nothing at this time. 

·         Joining a TFG implies active engagement. If in doubt, join a TFG; it will be possible to 
          opt out later if you are unable to remain actively engaged. 

·         To sign up for a TFG, please fill out the form located at: 
          https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMGW3-HLPW4-Intent 
          no later than September 10, 2020. If you are unable to access the survey, then please 
          email us and tell us which TFG or TFGs you are interested in joining. By doing this, you 
          are giving your permission for TFG coordinators to contact you in regards to your 
          participation. 

Stay tuned for information regarding geometry, test case definitions, and workshop grid availability.