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Interaction strength and model geometry effects on the structure of crossing-shock wave/turbulent boundary-layer interactionsThe flowfield structure of a range of symmetric crossing-shock wave/turbulent boundary-layer interactions of varying strength is presented. The test geometry, consisting of a symmetric pair of opposing sharp fins at angle of attack, alpha, mounted to a flat plate, is studied experimentally for a range of alpha from 7 to 15 degrees at Mach numbers of 3 and 4. Results reveal that the basic flowfield shock structure remains similar in nature over the range of interaction strengths examined, with the only changes being in the scale and location of the various features present. The separated flow regions are classified as being either completely or partially separated, the completely separated case being the one in which the entire incoming boundary layer separates from the plate surface. For the current experiments, all but the weakest of the interactions exhibited complete boundary layer separation. Finally, the effects of model geometry are analyzed by comparing data for shock generators of varying lengths, with the results showing no evidence of upstream influence due to the shock generator trailing edges.
Document ID
19930040865
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Garrison, T. J.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Settles, G. S.
(Pennsylvania State Univ. University Park, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Subject Category
Aerodynamics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 93-0780
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA, Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit
Location: Reno, NV
Country: United States
Start Date: January 11, 1993
End Date: January 14, 1993
Sponsors: AIAA
Accession Number
93A24862
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: AF-AFOSR-89-0315
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGT-50952
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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