VISCOUS AND FORWARD SPEED EFFECTS ON UNBALANCED JETS IN GROUND PROXIMITY
Abstract
This is an interim report on a theoretical investigation of the flow of air jets in ground proximity. A previous report presented a theory which included the effects of viscosity on a two-dimensional wall jet. The theory was found to be adequate for the hovering mode. This report extends the theory to include the cases of forward velocity and small angular displacements in hover. The theory indicates that the vortices or vortex-type flow induced by the viscosity of the air jets is of some importance to the stability of the annular jet Ground Effect Machine. The investigation is continuing with experiments to confirm the assumed vortical flow pattern.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0426178
Entities
People
- C. C. Hsu