On the disturbance growth in an asymptotic suction boundary layer

• Published in: Journal of fluid mechanics Vol. 482; pp. 51 - 90
• Main Authors: FRANSSON, J. H. M., ALFREDSSON, P. H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 10.05.2003
• Subjects: Boundary layer; BYPASS TRANSITION; CHANNEL FLOW; Engineering mechanics; Exact sciences and technology; Fluid dynamics; Fluid mechanics; Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications); INSTABILITY; Phase transitions; Physics; Reynolds number; SHEAR FLOWS; STABILITY; Studies; SURFACE; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP; Teknisk mekanik; Transition to turbulence; Turbulence control; Turbulent flows, convection, and heat transfer; Sweden; Aspiration; Tollmien Schlichting wave; Energy spectra; Theoretical study; Control systems; Experimental study; Boundary layers; Turbulence structure; Turbulent laminar transition

An experimental and theoretical study on the effect of boundary layer suction on the laminar–turbulent transition process has been carried out. In the study an asymptotic suction boundary layer was established in a wind tunnel with a free-stream velocity of 5.0 m s$^{-1}$. Wall-normal suction (sucti...