Further developments in simple total energy sensors
Abstract
A simple total energy probe concept using principles of laminar flow around a cylinder and pressure distribution is reviewed and flow fields around cylinders normal to and inclined to the flow are described. A variety of bent-up probe configurations were tested to explore variations in geometry. Test results are presented on the effects of sensor length, hole location, and angle of sweep. Comparisons are made with other probe tests reported in the literature. Damping restrictors and their use in filtering gusts are summarized. Flow field effects, indicating the variables involved for different mounting locations on aircraft, are discussed.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979STIN...7923900N
- Keywords:
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- Energy Absorption;
- Kinetic Energy;
- Laminar Flow;
- Pressure Distribution;
- Aerodynamic Configurations;
- Boundary Layer Flow;
- Circular Cylinders;
- Damping;
- Flow Distribution;
- Gliders;
- Incidence;
- Remote Sensors;
- Sweep Angle;
- Wind Tunnel Tests;
- Instrumentation and Photography