An investigation to determine the feasibility of using a laser velocimeter for measuring the mean flow velocities about airplane models in the Langley 16-foot transonic tunnel has recently been completed. The laser velocimeter was a two-component fringe-type used in the back scatter mode. The tunnel airflow was seeded with oil droplets to provide scattering sources for the laser velocimeter. Measurements of the tunnel free-stream velocity were in good agreement with the tunnel calibration, and measurements of the velocity along the stagnating streamline of a hemisphere model, when adjusted for particle lag, were in good agreement with theoretical predictions. The study showed that the laser, optics, and electronics system operated satisfactorily, but that further development is required to reduce scattering particle size and substance accumulation in the tunnel.


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    Title :

    Measurement of flow fields in a large transonic wind tunnel using a laser velocimeter


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    General Aviation Technologyfest


    Publication date :

    1975-11-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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