Comparison of Integral and Finite-Difference Methods for Predicting the Turbulent Boundary Layer on Axisymmetric Bodies
Abstract
Predictions of the attached turbulent boundary layer on three axisymmetric bodies were obtained using integral and finite-difference methods. The integral method was developed by Myring and the finite-difference method by Wang & Huang. Both methods take account of viscous-inviscid interaction effects and the finite-difference method also takes account of the variation of static pressure across the boundary layer. Comparisons with experimental data show both methods to be of similar accuracy over all but the last few per cent of the body length. However, the finite-difference method is marginally superior in this region and gives more detailed information, including the individual velocity components and the Reynolds shear stress. Great Britain.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA205650
Entities
People
- D. J. Atkins
Organizations
- Admiralty Research Establishment