NICOP - Microbubble Disperse Flow about Lifting Surfaces
Abstract
The ultimate goal of the proposed efforts is to understand the physics of dispersed bubbly flows generated or modulated by ships and underwater vehicles that influence a range of signatures that potentially enable identification and tracking. As a first step towards this goal, experimental efforts are proposed to quantify the influence of the turbulent flow field generated by a lifting surface on the size distribution and dispersion of freestream microbubbles. The proposed efforts are aligned with the Platform Design and Survivability focus area of the US Naval S&T Strategy. The research will be conducted in collaboration with the US researchers, including Prof. S. Ceccio (U. of Michigan), Dr. G. Chahine (Dynaflow, Inc.), Prof. P. Carrica (U. of Iowa), and Prof. K. Mahesh (U. of Minnesota). The project outcome includes new knowledgebase on the dispersed bubbly flow physics, state-of-the-art optical measurements techniques and data analysis methods, comprehensive experimental database for CFD verification and validation, tools and conference/journal papers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N629091512019
Entities
People
- Paul A Brandner
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Tasmania