This paper discusses experimental results aimed at defining a base drag reduction device based on splitter plates. The unsteady 3D nature of the flow is studied by Schlieren photographies, particle image velocimetry and measurement of the total unsteady lift and drag loads.

Volume Subject Area:
Unsteady Flows
Keywords:
Base flow, Near wake, Unsteady flow, Drag reduction
Topics:
Drag reduction, Flow (Dynamics), Wakes, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Particulate matter, Plates (structures), Stress, Unsteady flow
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