Twenty years ago, experimental access to the velocity gradient tensor for turbulent flows was unavailable. This paper reviews developments from 1987 onward, including the first multisensor hot-wire probe measurements and direct numerical simulations, which enabled the study of vorticity, dissipation, and strain rates. The author, James M. Wallace from the University of Maryland, College Park, compiles highlights from these experimental and computational studies.
Use Cases
- Modeling vorticity and strain rate alignment based on velocity gradient tensor data mentioned in the description
- Benchmarking direct numerical simulation (DNS) results against historical experimental measurements described in the review
- Analyzing the evolution of small-scale turbulence properties based on the multisensor hot-wire probe data discussed
Strengths
- The description references specific, foundational studies from 1987, including the first successful multisensor hot-wire probe measurements.
- The review covers data from multiple experimental and computational sources, including turbulent boundary layers, wakes, jets, and mixing layers.
Limitations
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Provenance
- Source
- University of Maryland, College Park
- Collection Method
- Review paper compiling results from experimental measurements (e.g., multisensor hot-wire probes) and direct numerical simulations.
- Time Range
- Focuses on developments from 1987 onward.