Accurate determination of reference wind speed and reference static pressure in wind tunnel tests

The reference wind speed and reference static pressure are two key parameters for determining the testing results of wind tunnel experiments. Traditionally, the values of these parameters can be determined using direct measurement methods. However, such methods may suffer from less accuracy and inco...

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Published inAdvances in structural engineering Vol. 23; no. 3; pp. 578 - 583
Main Authors He, YC, Cheung, JCK, Li, QS, Fu, JY
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.02.2020
Subjects
indirect measurement method
reference static pressure
wind tunnel test
reference speed
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Summary:The reference wind speed and reference static pressure are two key parameters for determining the testing results of wind tunnel experiments. Traditionally, the values of these parameters can be determined using direct measurement methods. However, such methods may suffer from less accuracy and inconvenience of operations. This article documents an indirect measurement method which, compared to the traditional methods, has the merits of higher accuracy and greater operational convenience. Examples are presented to demonstrate the main procedures of the method and typical findings by using the method in a boundary layer wind tunnel.
ISSN:1369-4332
2048-4011
DOI:10.1177/1369433219875302