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Electronics and FluidicsFluid Mechanics

Dynamic Effects of Suction/Heating on Turbulent Boundary Layers

Authors: Ron Blackwelder; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES DEPT OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Abstract:
The goals of this research were to constructively interact with and alter vortical structures embedded within boundary layers. The concept of selective interaction was developed which utilized information about the location of the vortical structures so that the interaction could be tailored to more efficiently alter the eddies. Different types of mechanisms were deployed to alter the eddies including suction, blowing, actuators, etc. These methods altered the development of streamwise vortices sufficiently that their breakdown and mixing were significantly delayed.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Final rept. 1 Oct 91-28 Feb 96
Pages: 22
Report Date: 30 SEP 96
Contract Number: N00014-92-J-1062
Report Number: A721613
Keywords relating to this report:
AIR FLOW
BOUNDARY LAYER CONTROL
BOUNDARY LAYER FLOW
BOUNDARY LAYER TRANSITION
DELTA WINGS
EDDIES(FLUID MECHANICS)
FLOW FIELDS
FLOW VISUALIZATION
FREE STREAM
SHEAR FLOW
SUCTION
TURBULENCE
TURBULENT BOUNDARY LAYER
VORTICES
WIND TUNNEL TESTS
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