The aim is to evaluate theories that predict turbulent skin friction and heat transfer on flat plates at high Mach numbers.
Utilized Van Driest theory for predictions
Focused on supersonic and hypersonic flow conditions
Assessed performance on flat plates and wind tunnel walls
Provided insights into the accuracy of predictions for turbulent skin friction
Highlighted the effectiveness of Van Driest theory under supersonic and hypersonic conditions
Demonstrated challenges in predicting heat transfer at extreme Mach numbers
Abstract
Turbulent skin friction and heat transfer prediction on flat plates and wind tunnel walls at supersonic and hypersonic Mach numbers, using Van Driest theory