Shock Wave/Turbulent Boundary Layer Interactions in Two and Three Dimensions.

Abstract

Basic experimental research was conducted in two and three-dimensional shock wave/boundary layer interactions and associated turbulence measurements. The primary emphasis has been in exploring the important but little-known range of three-dimensional interactions at high speeds. Building on previous work, a series of parametric experiments and a detailed analysis have led to the synthesis of scaling laws for Reynolds number effects on these interactions. Further experiments continued the adaptation and use of hot-wire anemometry in high-Reynolds number supersonic flows. Hot-wire surveys were made in the previously-explored flowfield of a reattaching free shear layer, and in the interaction generated by a two-dimensional compression corner of 8 deg deflection angle at Mach 3. Other research activities, including technique, instrumentation, and facility development are summarized in this report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 1981
Accession Number
ADA110423

Entities

People

  • Gary S. Settles

Organizations

  • Princeton University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Boundary Layer
  • Brushless Dc Motors
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Flow Visualization
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Fluid Flow
  • Gas Dynamics
  • Geometry
  • Hot Wire
  • Measurement
  • Reynolds Number
  • Three Dimensional
  • Turbulent Boundary Layer
  • Turbulent Flow
  • Turbulent Mixing
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow