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Linear Theory of Boundary Effects in Open Wind Tunnels With Finite Jet Lengths (open access)

Linear Theory of Boundary Effects in Open Wind Tunnels With Finite Jet Lengths

"In the first part, the boundary conditions for an open wind tunnel (incompressible flow) are examined with special reference to the effects of the closed entrance and exit sections. In the second part, solutions are derived for four types of two-dimensional open tunnels, including one in which the pressures on the two free surfaces are not equal. In the third part, a general method is given for calculating the boundary effect in an open circular wind tunnel of finite jet length" (p. 509).
Date: December 20, 1948
Creator: Katzoff, S.; Gardner, Clifford S.; Diesendruck, Leo & Eisenstadt, Bertram J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
NACA Transonic Wind-Tunnel Test Sections (open access)

NACA Transonic Wind-Tunnel Test Sections

Report presents an approximate subsonic theory for the solid-blockage interference in circular wind tunnels with walls slotted in the direction of flow. This theory indicated the possibility of obtaining zero blockage interference. Tests in a circular slotted tunnel based on the theory confirmed the theoretical predictions.
Date: June 20, 1955
Creator: Wright, Ray H. & Ward, Vernon G.
System: The UNT Digital Library