Quantitative imaging of the wake of a cylinder in a steady current and free-surface waves

Authors
Rockwell, D Lin, JC Cetiner, O Downes, K Yang, Y
Citation
D. Rockwell et al., Quantitative imaging of the wake of a cylinder in a steady current and free-surface waves, J FLUID STR, 15(3-4), 2001, pp. 427-443
Citations number
64
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
JOURNAL OF FLUIDS AND STRUCTURES
ISSN journal
08899746 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
3-4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
427 - 443
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-9746(200104/05)15:3-4<427:QIOTWO>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
The technique of high-image-density particle image velocimetry (PIV) can le ad to instantaneous, global representations of the wake of a cylinder in a steady current and free-surface waves. Approaches to characterizing the com plex patterns of the wake are described for several classes of experimental systems. Emphasis is on imaging in different planes, with the aim of provi ding insight into the quasi-two- and three-dimensional features of the near -wake. (C) 2001 Academic Press.