Modifications of the Penn State Boundary Layer Research Facility for Boundary Layer/Structure Interaction Experimental Research

Abstract

Modifications to the Penn State Boundary Layer Research Facility (BLRF) have been made so that low wavenumber turbulent boundary layer (TBL) wall pressure fluctuation spectra can be measured. In addition, fundamental experimental research on boundary layer/structure interaction can be conducted. Modifications include the design and fabrication of a new test section to accommodate a long flat elastic test plate in contact with the boundary layer and extensive treatments to reduce background vibration levels in the test plate. The design, fabrication and installation of these modifications are described. (SDW)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 23, 1989
Accession Number
ADA213874

Entities

People

  • C. B. Burroughs

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Background Noise
  • Birds
  • Boundary Layer
  • Cameras
  • Fabrication
  • Flow Visualization
  • Fluid Flow
  • Frequency
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Laminar Flow
  • Materials
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Research Facilities
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Shear Modulus
  • Turbulent Boundary Layer

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Software Engineering
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.