MEASUREMENTS IN THE THICK AXISYMMETRIC TURBULENT BOUNDARY LAYER NEAR THE TAIL OF A BODY OF REVOLUTION

Detailed measurements of pressure distributions, mean velocity profiles and Reynolds stresses were made in the thick axisymmetric turbulent boundary layer near the tail of a body of revolution. The results indicate a number of important differences between the behaviour of a thick and a thin boundary layer. The thick boundary layer is characterized by significant variations in static pressure across it and an abnormally low level of turbulence.

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• Authors:
  • Patel, V C
  • Nakayama, A
  • Damian, R
• Publication Date: 1974-4-3

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 245-367
• Serial:
  • Journal of Fluid Mechanics
  • Volume: 63
  • Issue Number: Pt2
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bodies of revolution; Boundary layer; Pressure; Reynolds stress; Turbulence; Turbulent boundary layer; Velocity
• Uncontrolled Terms: Pressure distribution
• Old TRIS Terms: Reynolds stresses; Velocity profiles
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00057629
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 22 1974 12:00AM