Three-dimensional spatial normal modes in compressible boundary layers

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Abstract

Three-dimensional spatially growing perturbations in a two-dimensional compressible boundary layer are considered within the scope of linearized Navier - Stokes equations. The Cauchy problem is solved under the assumption of a finite growth rate of the disturbances. It is shown that the solution can be presented as an expansion into a biorthogonal eigenfunction system. The result can be used in a decomposition of flow fields derived from computational studies when pressure, temperature, and all the velocity components, together with some of their derivatives, are available. The method can also be used if partial data are available when a priori information may be utilized in the decomposition algorithm.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)295-322
Number of pages28
JournalJournal of Fluid Mechanics
Volume586
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 10 2007

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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