Experimental determination of skin friction in turbulent boundary layers
Abstract
The development of a skin friction balance which allows accurate measurements of the skin friction in boundary layers with strong pressure gradients is reported. The measurement principle is explained in detail and potential sources of error are discussed. The measurement device and procedures are described, and the results of control studies are presented.
- Publication:
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Ph.D. Thesis
- Pub Date:
- December 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984PhDT.........7Z
- Keywords:
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- Error Analysis;
- Pressure Gradients;
- Skin Friction;
- Turbulent Boundary Layer;
- Experiment Design;
- Friction Measurement;
- Vortices;
- Wall Flow;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer