Stagnation point flow

Stagnation point flow refers to a specific flow condition around an object where the fluid velocity becomes zero at a particular point. This typically occurs at points on the surface of the object where the flow slows down to a standstill due to the presence of the object, even as the fluid moves past it. In fluid dynamics, a classic example of stagnation points can be found in the flow around streamlined bodies, such as airfoils or aerodynamic shapes.