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flat plate parallel to flow in wind tunnel
Source:Internet Author:Unknow Pubdate:2008-04-03  
poltergeist (Automotive) 11 Sep 03 9:48
Trying to get some friction drag data, but not sure of the best way to suspend the plate in the flow. Any supporting rig will distort data....

- can the supporting rig be tested separately and then subtracted out? Flow field will be different with and without plate installed; and

- what is best way to support?

Thank you for your input.

SparWeb (Aerospace) 11 Sep 03 12:52
How about a long spike, projecting upstream parallel to the flow?  Mount the downstream end to a faired support.  I've seen it in plenty of photographs, although I haven't run a wind tunnel since my college days.

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Hope this lines up right... STF


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