College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-05 21:44:52
Major
Aerospace Systems Engineering
Honors Course
Aerospace Honors Project 001
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Summer 2022
Abstract
This project exemplifies Schlieren Imaging on a Supersonic Wind Tunnel. Schlieren Imaging allows one to visualize fluid flow by refracting light through a fluid. The Schlieren Imaging system denoted in this paper is used to visualize the shock waves of air onto a test section within a supersonic wind tunnel. This is done by directing a beam of light through a test section and then focusing the light onto a blade edge. This blade edge then breaks up the light beam so that the refractions, created by the pressure differences, are blocked by the knife edge which allows the pressure differences in the fluid to be visualized. The image provided by this system may be used for an instructional lab or for general experimentation. The main design components in this design project include the fixturing techniques for a set of parabolic mirrors and the correct placement of components to achieve a Schlieren Image.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Scott Sawyer
First Reader
Dr. Manigandan Kannan
Second Reader
Blake Bowser
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Scott Sawyer
Recommended Citation
Townsend, Caleb and Powell, Tayler S., "Schlieren Imaging of a Supersonic Wind Tunnel" (2022). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1557.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1557
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