Investigation of the Orthogonal Blade-Vortex Interaction

Abstract

Preliminary results from a PIV study of the orthogonal blade-vortex interaction are presented. This report presents a comparison of the details of the orthogonal BVI over the lower and upper surfaces of the blade. Detailed differences in the mechanics of these interactions have been noted. Features of the vortex behaviour in the wake of the blade are also presented together with the results obtained at very close proximity to the blade surface.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 22, 2001
Accession Number
ADA389397

Entities

People

  • J. M. Early
  • R. B. Green

Organizations

  • University of Glasgow

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Axial Flow
  • Boundary Layer
  • Cameras
  • Contracts
  • Engineering
  • Flow
  • Flow Fields
  • Flow Visualization
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Leading Edges
  • Measurement
  • Particle Image Velocimetry
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Radial Flow
  • Three Dimensional
  • Trailing Edges
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Control Systems Engineering.