A non-oscillatory finite volume scheme using a weighted smoothed reconstruction

Abstract

In this research article, we introduce a high-order and non-oscillatory finite volume method in combination with radial basis function approximations and use it for the solution of scalar conservation laws on unstructured meshes. This novel approach departs from conventional non-oscillatory techniques, which often require the use of multiple stencils to achieve smooth reconstructions. Instead, the new method uses a single central stencil and hinges on an approximate interpolation methodology called the weighted smoothed reconstruction (WSR), with a foundation on polyharmonic spline interpolation. Through some numerical experiments, we demonstrate the efficiency and accuracy of the new approach. It reduces the computational cost and performs well in capturing shocks and sharp solution fronts. © 2024 The Author(s)