LDV Measurements in Dynamically Separated Flows
Abstract
Two component, phase averaged mean velocity data have been obtained with an LDV system, on the upper surface, near the leading edge of an oscillating airfoil undergoing compressible dynamic stall. In particular, the effect of oscillation amplitude has been studied. The results show that at an oscillation amplitude of 10 degrees, a separation bubble forms, that eventually bursts on the upstroke, well beyond the static stall angle. At 2 degrees amplitude, the bubble forms on the upstroke, but dynamic stall occurs on the downstroke. The results reveal new flow physics and the data sets serve as valuable quantitative information for validation of unsteady flow codes at transitional Reynolds numbers. The maximum velocity seen in the flow is about 1. 6 times the free stream value and it occurs slightly downstream of the suction peak location. Some the measurement difficulties are also discussed. Dynamic stall, Vorticity field, LDV Measurements, Compressibility effects.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA271445
Entities
People
- Muguru S. Chandrasekhara
- R. D. Vandyken
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School