Overview

Aerodynamic measurements presents a comprehensive review of the theoretical bases on which experimental techniques used in aerodynamics are based. Limitations of each method in terms of accuracy, response time and complexity are addressed. This book serves as a guide to choosing the most pertinent technique for each type of flow field including: 1D, 2D, 3D, steady or unsteady, subsonic, supersonic or hypersonic.

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Author:   G.P. Russo (Italy)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.580kg
ISBN:  

9781845699925

ISBN 10:   1845699920
Pages:   282
Publication Date:   04 October 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

List of figures List of tables Preface Acknowledgements About the author Chapter 1: Pressure sensors Abstract: 1.1 Fundamental features 1.2 Hydrostatic manometers 1.3 Mechanical manometers 1.4 Pressure transducers 1.5 Pressure-sensitive paints Chapter 2: Velocity and mass flow by pressure measurements Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Measurement of flow speed by pressures 2.3 Pitot tube 2.4 Prandtl tube 2.5 Pitot-static tube 2.6 Flow direction measurements 2.7 Mass flow measurements Chapter 3: Hot wire anemometer Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Materials for probes 3.3 Probes 3.4 Operating principle 3.5 Constant current anemometer (CCA) 3.6 Constant temperature anemometer (CTA) 3.7 Comparison of CCA and CTA 3.8 Operating temperature of the wire 3.9 Compensation of the stream temperature 3.10 The linearizer 3.11 Measurements of absolute value and direction of average velocity 3.12 Measurements in turbulent flows Chapter 4: Laser anemometry Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The gas laser 4.3 Laser-Doppler anemometer (LDA) 4.4 Laser two focus anemometer (L2F) 4.5 Particle image velocimetry (PIV) Chapter 5: Temperature measurements Abstract: 5.1 Sensors 5.2 Detection of transition 5.3 Measurement of stagnation temperature Chapter 6: Flow visualization Abstract: 6.1 Objectives of the visualization 6.2 Visualization techniques 6.3 Principles of operation of optical methods 6.4 Deflection of a light beam in the presence of a constant gradient of refractive index 6.5 Shadowgraph 6.6 The Schlieren method 6.7 Interferometry 6.8 Quantitative analysis of Schlieren images and interferograms Chapter 7: Measurements of aerodynamic forces Abstract: 7.1 Types of supports for models in wind tunnels 7.2 Calculating the aerodynamic forces from pressure measurements 7.3 Measuring the aerodynamic forces with balances Index

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Giuseppe Russo is a recently retired Aerospace Engineer. Since 1984 he has been Associate Professor of Experimental Aerodynamics at the Università degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II”, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale (DIAS). Prior to that, the author was Assistant Professor of Gas dynamics from 1967 to 1983 at the same university. Russo has been the author of more than 60 scientific articles, a consultant of Centro Italiano di Ricerca Aerospaziale (CIRA) and of Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI). He was Member of the Fluid Dynamic Panel of AGARD/NATO from 1992 to 1997.

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