Relationships between CFD and Experimental Fluid Mechanics

This paper analyzes three popular methods of developing simulation models based on experimental data. The presented variants are discussed with emphasis on their strengths and weaknesses, and they are illustrated with examples in the area of numerical fluid mechanics. The principles of developing computer models, details and objectives of mathematical models are not discussed. The relevant information can be found in the author’s previous studies which are available in scientific literature. The last section of the article proposes the most effective methods for combining and designing real and virtual experiments.