Wake imaging system applications at the Boeing Aerodynamics Laboratory
Abstract
The wake imaging system (WIS) for rapid mappings of wind-tunnel model flowfields is described and a summary of recent results is presented. Three different types of systems are discussed. These are: (1) photographic WIS in low-speed wind tunnels, (2) computer graphics WIS in transonic wind tunnels, and (3) flying-strut traverser for large low-speed wind tunnels. In addition, progress toward developing a low intrusive WIS for high-pressure transonic wind tunnels and for flight test applications is described.
- Publication:
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SAE
- Pub Date:
- October 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985saea.conf.....C
- Keywords:
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- Flow Visualization;
- Imaging Techniques;
- Laboratory Equipment;
- Wakes;
- Wind Tunnel Apparatus;
- Computer Graphics;
- Fighter Aircraft;
- Flight Tests;
- Flow Distribution;
- Fuselages;
- Lift;
- Low Speed Wind Tunnels;
- Shock Waves;
- Smoke;
- Struts;
- Instrumentation and Photography