Laser Doppler Velocimeter Measurements in High Speed Flows.

Abstract

A three year research program covering the development and use of a Laser Doppler Velocimeter (LDV) for high speed flow measurements is described. The current configurations of the LDV optics and the high frequency signal processors are discussed. LDV measurements made in two-dimensional transonic nozzles and in the turbulent wake of an axisymmetric supersonic nozzle are presented. These are compared with previous experimental and analytical results. Excellent agreement is found to exist. Measurement problems presented by flows of extremely high turbulence intensity are illustrated and means for resolving them are discussed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1974
Accession Number
ADA010401

Entities

People

  • H. Doyle Thompson
  • Ronald D. Flack
  • Ronald E. Zammit
  • Warren H. Stevenson

Organizations

  • Purdue University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Axisymmetric
  • Coverings
  • Frequency
  • Intensity
  • Measurement
  • Nozzles
  • Supersonic Nozzles
  • Transonic Nozzles
  • Turbulence
  • Two Dimensional
  • Velocimeters

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow