Boundary-Layer Studies on Spinning Bodies of Revolution

Abstract

This paper describes some results from a series of experimental studies of the viscous boundary-layer on spinning bodies of revolution. The objectives of these studies are: (1) provide data which will help guide the development of a useful procedure for computing Magnus effects on aerodynamic shapes of interest in artillery projectile design; (2) verify the significance of the boundary-layer configuration--laminar, transitional, turbulent--on the resulting Magnus force; and (3) develop a better understanding of the physics of the three-dimensional boundary-layer on spinning bodies of revolution at angle of attack.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0785688

Entities

People

  • Walter B. Sturek

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Bodies
  • Bodies Of Revolution
  • Boundary Layer
  • Boundary Layer Transition
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Cross Flow
  • Flow
  • Laminar Boundary Layer
  • Layers
  • Magnus Effect
  • Measurement
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Shape
  • Strain Gages
  • Turbulent Boundary Layer

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design