Abstract
The accuracy of the “PIV wake rake” method to measure the drag of transiting objects is evaluated. Tomographic Particle Image Velocimetry measurements are conducted on a sphere towed at different speeds, within a Reynolds number range where the drag coefficient is constant. In contrast to PIV wake rake application on steady models in wind tunnels, where the upstream conditions can be accurately controlled and known a priori, measurement of the flow field prior to the passage of the model is essential for an accurate estimation of the drag for towed models when control of the undisturbed conditions is more challenging. The drag resolution of the technique is estimated to prospect the use of the technique in large scale applications. A resolution of approximately 20 drag counts is obtained which is coarser than wind tunnel experiments but comparable to techniques used for field measurements.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 19th international symposium on application of laser and imaging techniques to fluid mechanics |
Number of pages | 12 |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Event | LXLASER2018: 19th International Symposium on the Application of Laser and Imaging Techniques to Fluid Mechanics - Lisbon, Portugal Duration: 16 Jul 2018 → 19 Jul 2018 Conference number: 19 http://www.lisbon-lasersymposium.org/LXLASER2018 |
Conference
Conference | LXLASER2018: 19th International Symposium on the Application of Laser and Imaging Techniques to Fluid Mechanics |
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Abbreviated title | LXLASER2018 |
Country/Territory | Portugal |
City | Lisbon |
Period | 16/07/18 → 19/07/18 |
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Keywords
- PIV wake rake
- HFSB
- aerodynamic drag
- moving sphere
- measurement uncertainty
- helium-filled soap bubbles