# Version 0.6 Result Interpretation Guide

## Thermal results

A visually smooth temperature contour is not sufficient. Check total applied heat against radiation, convection and conducted heat. Report heat-balance error and inspect local gradients at manifolds, contacts and attachment points.

## Cabin CFD results

Use mass-weighted and volume-weighted monitors. Report maximum and occupied-zone CO₂, not only outlet concentration. Inspect velocity in crew breathing zones and stagnant regions behind equipment. Verify species and total mass conservation.

## External aerodynamics

Use force monitors until CL and CD remain stable. Check domain-size sensitivity and y-plus targets. At Mach 0.8, inspect shock position and density gradients. At Mach 2, inspect bow-shock capture and ensure the far field is sufficiently remote.

## Correlation

The reduced-order values are expected ranges, not targets to force. Differences may come from actual geometry, turbulence modelling, wall treatment, compressibility and three-dimensional flow. Explain the cause and retain both values.
