An advanced prediction technique for use in wind tunnel pressure measurements

Author

Michael T. Byers

Date of Award

12-1988

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Mechanical Engineering

Major Professor

Kenneth E. Harwell

Committee Members

Frank Collins, Jim Maus

Abstract

An algorithm is described which compensates for pneumatic lag effects in wind tunnel pressure measurement systems and thus significantly enhances data productivity. This algorithm is based on the Navier-Stokes equations for flow through a tube, with simplifying assumptions applied to predict orifice pressure from the time-varying transducer output. The validity of the algorithm for various pressure measurement systems is experimentally verified, and guidelines for the use of the technique are documented.

Recommended Citation

Byers, Michael T., "An advanced prediction technique for use in wind tunnel pressure measurements. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1988.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/13160