Flow Visualization by Laser Sheet.

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Abstract:

A flow visualization system using smoke and a laser sheet for illumination has been designed and developed for use in the 32- x 45-inch low speed wind tunnel. Major design features include a portable smoke rake designed for ease of installation and removal, the use of fiber optics to transport the laser light in a safe and convenient manner, and a portable traversing mechanism to traverse and orient the laser light sheet. The capabilities of the flow visualization system have been demonstrated by producing qualitative photographic recordings of complex flow patterns past an airfoil model and a missile model. Keywords Flow visualization Smoke Laser sheet Fiber optics Theses.

Author(s):
Chlebanowski, Joseph S., Jr
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0033

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*FIBER OPTICS, *FLOW VISUALIZATION, *TRAVERSING MECHANISMS, *LASER APPLICATIONS, AIRFOILS, FLOW, GUIDED MISSILE MODELS, ILLUMINATION, LASER BEAMS, LASERS, MODELS, PATTERNS, PHOTOGRAPHY, PORTABLE EQUIPMENT, RAKE ANGLES, RECORDING SYSTEMS, SHEETS, SMOKE, THESES, TRANSPORT, WIND TUNNELS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
Keyword(s):
Rakes
Report Date:
1988 Mar 01