Application of Oil Film Interferometry Skin-Friction to Large Wind TunnelsThe oil film interferometry skin-friction technique is described and applied to flows in some of the NASA Ames large wind tunnel facilities. Various schemes for applying the technique are discussed. Results are shown for tests in several wind tunnels which illustrate the oil film's ability to measure a variety of flow features such as shock waves separation, and 3D flow.
Document ID
19980204010
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Driver, David M. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)