A Method for the Prediction of the Effects of Free-Stream Disturbances on Boundary-Layer Transition
Abstract
A semiempirical expression for boundary-layer transition location is developed based on the concept of a critical ratio of inertial to viscous shearing stresses at laminar breakdown. Extensive comparisons between predicted and measured transition locations on a 10-deg included-angle cone at transonic speeds are shown with the data predicted to within 10%. Comparisons are also made with low subsonic and supersonic data which indicate the method is extendible to these flow regimes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0767899
Entities
People
- J. A. Benek
- M. D. High
Organizations
- Arnold Engineering Development Complex