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Leading edge vortex dynamics on a pitching delta wingA study of the dynamic behavior of the leading edge vortices on a delta wing undergoing oscillatory pitching motion is presented. A sharp edge, flat plate, delta wing having a sweep angle of 70 deg was used in this investigation. The wing was sinusoidally pitched about its 1/2 chord position at reduced frequencies ranging from k = 2(pi)fc/u = 0.05 to 0.30 at chord Reynolds numbers between 90,000 and 350,000, for angle of attack ranges of 29 to 39 deg and 0 to 45 deg. During these dynamic motions, visualization of the leading edge vortices was obtained by marking the vortices with TiCl4 introduced through ports located near the model apex. The location of vortex breakdown was recorded using high speed motion picture photography. The motion picture records were analyzed to determine vortex trajectory and breakdown position as a function of angle of attack. When the wing was sinusoidally pitched, a hysteresis was observed in the location of breakdown position. This hysteresis increased with reduced frequency. The velocity of breakdown propagation along the wing, and the phase lag between model motion and breakdown location were also determined. Detailed information was also obtained on the oscillation of breakdown position in both static and dynamic cases.
Document ID
19880053508
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lemay, S. P.
(Notre Dame Univ. IN, United States)
Batill, S. M.
(Notre Dame Univ. IN, United States)
Nelson, R. C.
(Notre Dame, University IN, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Aerodynamics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 88-2559
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Country: United States
Start Date: June 6, 1988
End Date: June 8, 1988
Accession Number
88A40735
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG1-727
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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