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Wind tunnel for the study of turbulence in the atmospheric surface layer: final report

Date

1958-11

Authors

Cermak, J. E. (Jack E.), author
Colorado State University, publisher

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Abstract

Design and construction features of a wind tunnel constructed for the purpose of studying fundamental flow problems associated with the atmospheric surface layer or any application involving low air speeds with heat and/or mass transfer are discussed. Characteristics of the wind tunnel are as follows: 1) Test section size 6 x 6 ft. by 72 ft. long. 2) Turbulence intensity (minimum) -- 0.001 to 0.005. 3) Mean velocity range -- 1 - 100 ft. per sec. 4) Mean velocity variation across test section -- + 1 percent of center velocity. 5) Mean velocity steadiness -- + 1 percent of velocity setting. 6) Stream wise pressure gradient -- adjustable to zero. Completed portions of the wind tunnel are illustrated by appropriate photographs.

Description

CER 58JEC 42.
November 1958.
AFCRC TR-58-287.
Includes bibliographical references (page 17).

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Wind tunnels
Turbulence

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