Studies of Boundary-Layer Transition on Aeroballistic Range Models

Studies of Boundary-Layer Transition on Aeroballistic Range Models
Author: J. Leith Potter
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Total Pages: 50
Release: 1974
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Research was undertaken with the purpose of obtaining information on boundary-layer transition under conditions where disturbances associated with wind tunnel flows would not be present. In particular, it was desired to learn more concerning the so-called unit Reynolds number effect which appeared in the 1968 free-flight range data previously published by the author. The location of boundary-layer transition was determined from shadowgrams of nominally sharp, 4- and 10-deg semiangle cones at free-stream Mach numbers of 2.2 and 5.1 in an aeroballistic range. Disturbances normally associated with wind tunnel streams were absent in the free-flight range. (Modified author abstract).

Boundary-layer Transition on Cones Near Mach One in an Aeroballistic Range

Boundary-layer Transition on Cones Near Mach One in an Aeroballistic Range
Author: J. Leith Potter
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Total Pages: 36
Release: 1975
Genre: Boundary layer
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The feasibility of determining Reynolds numbers of boundary layer transition on sharp, 10-deg, semiangle cones at slightly supersonic free-stream Mach numbers, 1.04 = or

NASA Technical Paper

NASA Technical Paper
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Total Pages: 670
Release: 1966
Genre: Astronautics
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Proceedings of the Boundary Layer Transition Workshop Held 3-5 November 1971

Proceedings of the Boundary Layer Transition Workshop Held 3-5 November 1971
Author: W. D. McCauley
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Total Pages: 302
Release: 1971
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Contents: Effects of Mass Addition Distribution and Roughness on Boundary Layer Transition at Mach 12; Effects of Nose Bluntness and Free-Stream Unit Reynolds Number on Slender Cone Transition at Hypersonic Speeds; Free Flight Determination of Boundary Layer Transition on Small Scale Cones in the Presence of Surface Ablation; Effects of Wall Cooling and Angle of Attack on Boundary-Layer Transition on Sharp Cones at Free Stream Mach no. = 7.4; Some Special Features of Boundary Layer Transition on Aeroballistic Range Models; Hypersonic Simulation for Lifting Body Transition Studies; Effect of Transition on Three-Dimensional Shock Wave-Boundary Layer Interaction; Hypersonic Shock Tunnel Transition Studies; Open Questions - Transition to Turbulence at High Speeds; and Lessons from Transition of Shock-Tube Boundary Layers.

A Survey of Transition Research at AEDC

A Survey of Transition Research at AEDC
Author: Jack D. Whitfield
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Total Pages: 64
Release: 1977
Genre: Aerodynamics
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This report presents a survey of experimental research on transition Reynolds numbers conducted in a large number of ground test facilities. Facilities surveyed included primary wind tunnels used for aerodynamic testing at subsonic, transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic conditions. Measurements have been made on cones and planar bodies, flat plates and hollow cylinders. This report traces the work using cones, which has been more extensive. The primary motivation for this research spanning nearly 20 years has been to verify the adequacy of the facilities to simulate flight conditions. This necessarily entailed the study of free-stream disturbances in wind tunnels and the role these disturbances play in altering transition Reynolds number which must be considered when scaling Reynolds-number-sensitive data. Results presented include current experimental efforts as recent as September 1976. In addition to the cited references, a bibliography of relevant publications from AEDC has been included.