ISSN:
1432-1114
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract The critical issues are examined in the application of constant-temperature hot-wire anemometry to hypersonic boundary layers. While continuous turbulence measurements are more challenging to make in hypersonic flows, it is shown here that the difficulties can be overcome for a wide range of flow conditions. An extensive review of the literature reveals that many of the heat transfer complexities associated with hypersonic anemometry have already been resolved. Frequency-response tests, calibration results and boundary-layer measurements in hypersonic flow are also presented. A hot-wire frequency response of about 500 kHz was obtained in a Mach 11 flow, and the resulting boundary-layer spectra are smooth and repeatable.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01877036
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