Abstract
The flow field around a full-scale swimmer’s hand model with varying thumb positions is investigated by robotic volumetric PIV. The experiment is conducted in the Open Jet Facility wind tunnel at TU Delft at 15m/s. Quantitative flow field information is constructed with 3D-PTV in a 120 liter volume, encompassing the full hand and arm. The effect of spatial resolution on the time-averaged flow field is investigated. A large-scale recirculating wake behind the hand is accurately identified at a linear bin size of 20mm whereas the accelerated flow between individual fingers can only be resolved at bin sizes below 10mm where 5mm results in a statistically unconverged velocity field. The influence of the thumb is limited to one side of the hand where its presence results in a larger stagnated region in front and larger wake behind the hand, depending on the thumb position. Closing the thumb strengthens the recirculation but results in a smaller velocity deficit downstream, suggesting a smaller propulsive force generation which is considered disadvantageous in competitive swimming.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 13th International Symposium on Particle Image Velocimetry |
Subtitle of host publication | 22-27 July, Munich, Germany |
Editors | Christian J. Kähler, Rainer Hain, Sven Scharnowski, Thomas Fuchs |
Publisher | Universitat der Bundeswehr Munchen |
Pages | 517-526 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-943207-39-2 |
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Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Event | 13th International Symposium on Particle Image Velocimetry - Munchen, Germany Duration: 22 Jul 2019 → 24 Jul 2019 Conference number: 13 |
Conference
Conference | 13th International Symposium on Particle Image Velocimetry |
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Abbreviated title | ISPIV 2019 |
Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Munchen |
Period | 22/07/19 → 24/07/19 |