Accession Number:

AD1027283

Title:

Boundary-Layer Bypass Transition Over Large-Scale Bodies

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report,01 Sep 2013,31 Aug 2016

Corporate Author:

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD SHEFFIELD United Kingdom

Personal Author(s):

• Ricco,Pierre

Report Date:

2016-12-16

Pagination or Media Count:

44.0

Abstract:

The results suggest that the mean pressure gradient modifies the shape of the streamwise velocity profile compared to the flat-plate boundary layer. The research showed that the streamwise wavenumber plays a key role in the development of the streaks.

Descriptors:

• navier stokes equations
• differential equations
• fluid flow
• turbulent boundary layer
• partial differential equations
• fluid dynamics
• pressure gradients
• incompressible flow
• free stream
• distortion
• stagnation point
• reynolds number

Subject Categories:

• Fluid Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE