Calibration of flow angularity probes using a numerical search algorithm

Author

Douglas A. Hodges

Date of Award

12-1988

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Aerospace Engineering

Major Professor

Roger Crawford

Committee Members

Ed Kraft, William Baker'

Abstract

A method of calibrating and using a five orifice conical pressure probe to obtain high quality flow data at relatively high flow angles has been developed, A numerical search algorithm is used to search a probe calibration database generated in a known flow field. Probes which might be considered unusable because of nonlinearities in the calibration variables can be used with a high degree of confidence. Comparisons are made with current calibration/application techniques to illustrate improvements that can be expected in data quality.

Recommended Citation

Hodges, Douglas A., "Calibration of flow angularity probes using a numerical search algorithm. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1988.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/13230