A turbulent boundary layer at low Reynolds number with adverse pressure gradientThe evolution of a low Re(theta) turbulent boundary layer in an adverse pressure gradient (APG) is studied for comparison with CFD simulations by Spalart (1988). A short region of favorable pressure gradient is applied first to establish a self-preserving layer which is a suitable initial condition for the simulations. The APG is then applied rapidly such that Beta(x) of about 2 for Re(theta) of about 1500.
Document ID
19910061668
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Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Watmuff, J. H. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Westphal, R. V. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)