A Parametric Analysis of Vortex Patterns Visualized Over Airfoils in Accelerating Flow

Author

Fathi Finaish, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
M. Palmer
P. Freymuth

Abstract

Complex vertical patterns form over the surface of an airfoil in an accelerating flow started from rest. A parametric analysis of the development of the vortex patterns was conducted, using flow visualization data. We focused on the dependence of the vortex development on angle of attack and on Reynolds number. This analysis helps understanding of complex unsteady flows and it may serve as a reference for numerical models and for computer simulation

Recommended Citation

F. Finaish et al., "A Parametric Analysis of Vortex Patterns Visualized Over Airfoils in Accelerating Flow," Experiments in Fluids, Springer Verlag, Jan 1987.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00279744

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0723-4864

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1987 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1987