Wind tunnel simulation of atmospheric boundary layer flows
AUTOR(ES)
Barbosa, P. H. A., Cataldi, M., Freire, A. P. S.
FONTE
Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2002-07
RESUMO
The present work shows how thick boundary layers can be produced in a short wind tunnel with a view to simulate atmospheric flows. Several types of thickening devices are analysed. The experimental assessment of the devices was conducted by considering integral properties of the flow and the spectra: skin-friction, mean velocity profiles in inner and outer co-ordinates and longitudinal turbulence. Designs based on screens, elliptic wedge generators, and cylindrical rod generators are analysed. The paper describes in detail the experimental arrangement, including the features of the wind tunnel and of the instrumentation. The results are compared with experimental data published by other authors and with naturally developed flows.
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