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Dynamic flow quality measurements in the Langley Low Turbulence Pressure TunnelThe results of tests to measure the disturbance levels across the cooler, screens, and nozzle in the test section of the rehabilitated Langley Research Center Low Turbulence Pressure Tunnel are reported and discussed. The velocity fluctuations measured upstream and downstream of the cooler were approximately equal and ranged from 5 to 15 percent. The attenuation of the measured velocity fluctuations across the screen agreed with predictions from Dryden's (1949) theory. Velocity fluctuations in the test section ranged from 0.025 percent at Mach 0.05 to 0.3 percent at Mach 0.2. Pressure fluctuations at the test section walls agreed with previous measurements made under a turbulent boundary. The autocorrelation functions indicated that there were large reductions in the integral scale of turbulence across the cooler and screens. The spectra measured upstream and downstream of the cooler were mostly broadband.
Document ID
19840041414
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Stainback, P. C.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Owen, F. K.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Subject Category
Research And Support Facilities (Air)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 84-0621
Accession Number
84A24201
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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