Simultaneous Flow Visualization and Unsteady Lift Measurement on an Oscillating Lifting Surface,
Abstract
Boundary layer and trailing edge flow activities were recorded using hydrogen bubble flow visualization techniques on an oscillating lifting surface in a two-dimensional water tunnel. Simultaneous with flow documentation, unsteady lift was measured over a range of reduced frequencies from 0.5 to 10. Unsteady loads using classical, inviscid theories were predicted for the experimental conditions investigated. Reduced frequency bands exhibiting poor agreement between experiment and theory were identified and a correlation to observed flow phenomena was accomplished. The results support the use of a separate viscous model near the trailing edge coupled with an inviscid flow field model to predict unsteady loads. The results further show that for certain reduced frequency bands, classical inviscid solutions may be applicable and adequate.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADP004157
Entities
People
- J. E. Johnson
- J. F. Unruh
- R. L. Bass
Organizations
- Southwest Research Institute