"Instrumentation and Measurements in Compressible Flows presents detailed information on experiments in compressible fluid flows including technical information pertaining to a wide variety of applications and the experimental basis for compressible flows. A step-by-step procedure is given to estimate the measurement errors as well as the uncertainty. Computational fluid dynamics data can be validated with the experimental results presented in the book. Further, it answers most pertinent queries related to conducting experiments and measuring the data at very high speeds. This volume also includes case studies from Boeing, Lockheed Martin alongwith MATLABa programs for selected topics. Features: Presents detailed coverage of instrumentation, measurements, and experiments in compressible flows. Covers both experimental and applied aspects of gas dynamics and applied gas dynamics. Provides a real-time exposure to the modern supersonic and hypersonic wind tunnel applications. Explains supersonic and hypersonic shock/boundary-layer interactions and their control. Includes real-time experimental problems and their analysis. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in aerospace, mechanical engineering, and aerodynamics"--

Mechanical engineers involved with flow mechanics have long needed an authoritative reference that delves into all the essentials required for experimentation in fluids, a resource that can provide fundamental review, as well as the details necessary for experimentation on everything from household appliances to hi-tech rockets. Instrumentation, Measurements, and Experiments in Fluids meets this challenge, as its author is not only a highly respected pioneer in fluids, but also possesses twenty years experience teaching students of all levels. He clearly explains fundamental principles as well the tools and methods essential for advanced experimentation. Reflecting an awe for flow mechanics, along with a deep-rooted knowledge, the author has assembled a fourteen chapter volume that is destined to become a seminal work in the field. Providing ample detail for self study and the sort of elegant writing rarely found in so thorough a treatment, he provides insight into all the vital topics and issues associated with the devices and instruments used for fluid mechanics and gas dynamics experiments. Extremely organized, this work presents easy access to the principles behind the science and goes on to elucidate the current research and findings needed by those seeking to make further advancement. Unique and Thorough Coverage of Uncertainty Analysis The author provides valuable insight into the vital issues associated with the devices used in fluid mechanics and gas dynamics experiments. Leaving nothing to doubt, he tackles the most difficult concepts and ends the book with an introduction to uncertainty analysis. Structured and detailed enough for self study, this volume also provides the backbone for both undergraduate and graduate courses on fluids experimentation.

Instrumentation and Measurements in Compressible Flows presents detailed information on experiments in compressible fluid flows including technical information pertaining to a wide variety of applications and the experimental basis for compressible flows. A step-by-step procedure is given to estimate the measurement errors as well as the uncertainty. Computational fluid dynamics data can be validated with the experimental results presented in the book. Further, it answers most pertinent queries related to conducting experiments and measuring the data at very high speeds. This volume also includes MATLAB® programs for selected topics. Features: Presents detailed coverage of instrumentation, measurements, and experiments in compressible flows Covers both experimental and applied aspects of gas dynamics Provides a real-time exposure to the modern supersonic and hypersonic wind tunnel applications Explains supersonic and hypersonic shock/boundary-layer interactions and their control Includes real-time experimental problems and their analysis This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in aerospace and mechanical engineering.

Instrumentation, Measurements, and Experiments in Fluids, Second Edition is primarily focused on essentials required for experimentation in fluids, explaining basic principles, and addressing the tools and methods needed for advanced experimentation. It also provides insight into the vital topics and issues associated with the devices and instruments used for fluid mechanics and gas dynamics experiments. The second edition adds exercise problems with answers, along with PIV systems of flow visualization, water flow channel for flow visualization, and pictures with Schlieren and shadowgraph—from which possible quantitative information can be extracted. Ancillary materials include detailed solutions manual and lecture slides for the instructors.

The purpose of this instrumentation grant was to purchase equipment to be used in conjunction with an ongoing ARO-funded research grant entitled "Experimental Studies of High-Speed Separated Flows." The research efforts of this program are focused on experimental investigation of the fluid dynamic mechanisms and interactions within separated flow regions embedded in high-speed compressible flows. The fundamental objective is to improve understanding of the detailed flow processes in the near-wake of missile and projectile-type base flows with the long-term goal of optimizing and controlling these flows to derive flight vehicle performance benefits. The funds were used to repair the heads of two Nd:YAG lasers that are used heavily in particle image velocimetry, Rayleigh/Mie scattering, and planar laser-induced fluorescence (PLIF) experiments. These replacements/repairs will extend the lives of these lasers for at least 5 years. The department also used the equipment funds to purchase an intensified CCD array camera system that may be used for experiments with low signal levels (e.g., for ongoing acetone PLIF experiments). Finally, funds were used to purchase a state-of-the-art pressure transducer calibration dead-weight tester. In all cases, purchase of this equipment will help to maintain and strengthen the department's ability to make significant contributions to the research area of compressible, separated flows, which is of significant importance to the U.S. Army. The specific pieces of equipment, vendors, and purchase prices are detailed.

Because of the growing interest in hypersonic flows, the AGARD Fluid Dynamics Panel initiated a sub-working group on instrumentation for hypersonics in 1989. This sub-group, chaired by J. WENDT (VKI -Belgium), was composed of: A. BOUTIER (ONERA -France), K. BUTEFISCH (DLR -Germany), R. CATTOLICA (SANDIA Lab. -USA), V. CLINE (AEDC -USA), A. GIRARD (ONERA -France), R. McKENZIE (NASA Ames -USA), S. OCHELTREE (NASA Langley -USA) and G. SMEETS (ISL -Franco-German Inst.). As a result of several meetings, the idea came to organize this workshop, 27th April - 1st May 1992, on "New Trends in Instrumentation for Hypersonic Research", at Le Fauga-Mauzac ONERA center, in France, where the new hot-shot arc-heated facility F4, as well as a new conference building, were recently completed. This workshop has been organized in close connection with the AGARD FDP Symposium to be held in Torino 4 - 8 May 1992 on "Theoretical and Experimental Methods in Hypersonic Flows": the main conclusions and ideas expressed by the papers and during the discussions of this workshop are reported in session 7 and have been presented in Torino in a special Instrumentation session. As chairman of this workshop, I express many thanks to the Organizing Committee composed of Karl BUTEFISCH, Andre GIRARD, Stewart OCHELTREE and John WENDT for their very constructive help, leading to a meeting that was recognized to be very fruitful for all the participants.