Use of transition correlations for three-dimensional boundary layers within hypersonic, viscous flows Conference Paper uri icon

abstract

  • A parabolized Navier-Stokes code is written to investigate the three-dimensional nature of boundary layers. The geometry of interest is a sharp cone, of elliptical cross-section, at zero angle-of-attack. The flow of interest is a calorically perfect ideal gas at free-stream Mach number of 4. Shock-fitting is used to avoid shock-induced numerical oscillations. The Vigneron technique is used within the subsonic layer to avoid departure solutions. Cones of various cross-section eccentricities are investigated. Local crossflow separation is observed. A basic-state correlation is used to predict the locations of transition from laminar to turbulent flow. The results of this investigation will be useful for designing experiments and further numerical investigations.

published proceedings

  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Fluids Engineering Division (Publication) FED

author list (cited authors)

  • Lyttle, I. J., & Reed, H. L.

complete list of authors

  • Lyttle, IJ||Reed, HL

publication date

  • December 1995