SYMMETRIC STAGNATION AND WAKE FLOWS PAST A SEMI INFINITE PLATE,

Abstract

The class of all solutions of the Navier-Stokes equations which represent symmetric motions past a semi-infinite flat plate is constructed in the form of a double series around the edge of the plate. In contrast to the classical boundary layer equations, the Navier-Stokes equations emerge as a proper means to describe laminar flows past leading and trailing edges in a real istic manner and, hence, justify the great confi dence which they own by derivation. Flow patterns of laminar attached or separated motions around leading and trailing edges can be derived up to very refined details from the solutions obtained. An interesting remark on the analogous needle problem is added. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0426676

Entities

People

  • Ernst W. Schwiderski
  • Hans J. Lugt

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Contrast
  • Equations
  • Flow
  • Laminar Flow
  • Layers
  • Navier Stokes Equations
  • Trailing Edges

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.