Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The results of an experimental examination of the vortex structures shed from a low profile 'wishbone' generator are presented. The vortex generator height relative to the turbulent boundary layer was varied by testing two differently sized models. Measurements of the mean three-dimensional velocity field were conducted in cross-stream planes downstream of the vortex generators. In all cases, a counter-rotating vortex pair was observed. Individual vortices were characterized by three descriptors derived from the velocity data; circulation, peak vorticity, and cross-stream location of peak vorticity. Measurements in the cross plane at two axial locations behind the smaller wishbone characterize the downstream development of the vortex pairs. A single region of stream wise velocity deficit is shared by both vortex cores. This is in contrast to conventional generators, where each core coincides with a region of velocity deficit. The measured cross-stream velocities for each case are compared to an Oseen model with matching descriptors. The best comparison occurs with the data from the larger wishbone.
Keywords:
AERODYNAMICS
Type:
NASA-TM-106468
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E-8334
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NAS 1.15:106468
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AIAA PAPER 94-0620
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Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit; Jan 10, 1994 - Jan 13, 1994; Reno, NV; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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