Visualization of the flow field around an oscillating model of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) in a simulated atmospheric boundary layer
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Authors
Cahill, Thomas A.
Advisors
Healey, J. Val
Second Readers
Subjects
Flow visualization
Aircraft carrier
Atmospheric boundary layer
Ship motion simulation
Aircraft carrier
Atmospheric boundary layer
Ship motion simulation
Date of Issue
1988-03
Date
March 1988
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
A flow visualization study of an oscillating, 1:350 scale model of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was conducted in a low speed wind tunnel, modified to simulate an open ocean atmospheric boundary layer. The theories, equipment and techniques employed in this study are explained in detail and an analysis of the photographic results is included in this report. Both the helium bubble and fluorescent minituft methods of flow visualization yielded excellent results and recommendations for follow-on studies are suggested.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Funding
Format
ix, 79 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.