The linear stability of a fully three-dimensional boundary layer formed over a general aviation fuselage was investigated. The location of the onset of transition was estimated using the N-factor method. The results were compared with existing experimental data and indicate N-factors of approximately 8.5 on the side of the fuselage and 3.0 near the top. Considerable crossflow existed along the side of the body, which significantly affected the unstable modes present in the boundary layer. Fair agreement was found between the predicted frequency range of linear instability modes and available experimental data concerning the spectral content of the boundary layer.
Stability theory and transition prediction applied to a general aviation fuselage
Journal of Aircraft ; 30 , 2
1993-04-01
Miscellaneous
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English
Stability Theory and Transition Prediction Applied to a General Aviation Fuselage
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