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Characterization of Laser Energy Deposition for Aerodynamic Flow Control
Tierra RollerAerospace Engineering, University of Arizona
Mentor: Dr. Jesse LittleAssistant Professor, Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering,
University of Arizona
Arizona Space Grant ConsortiumApril 18, 2015Phoenix, AZ
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Acknowledgements
• Research Group Members:• Clark Pederson• Liliana Saldaña• David Akins• Robyn Dawson
• Space Grant Administrators and Mentors• Air Force Office of Scientific Research
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Flow Control• Flow control:
improves the aerodynamic performance of a surface
• Active: not a permanent alteration of the surface
• Energy deposition: adding energy to the flow
Baseline
Control
Images from Ely and Little, 2013
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Wind Tunnel, Laser turned on ~ 5 s
Time (s)
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Wind Tunnel Test
Trailing edge
High velocity
Low velocity
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Effect of the Laser
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Time of Laser Exposure Effect
Time Laser Has Run (s)
% In
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se in
Vel
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Schlieren Imaging
• Bending of light through density gradients
• Propagating shock wave associated with the rapid heating of the surface
Shock wave
Low density region
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Schlieren Imaging Setup
Laser – Plate Interaction
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Quantitative Results
Shock wave
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Analysis
• Similar curves• Need better tunnel data
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Time of Laser Exposure Effect
Time Laser Has Run (s)%
Inc
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in V
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Next Steps
• Get a fuller, more accurate curve for velocity change• Run the tunnel test keeping the velocity
measurement in the same location
• Repeat the process with various metals• Steel and copper• Improve wind tunnel testing
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Thank you
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Ablation Damage
Permanent damage due to ablation
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Schlieren Imaging
Image from John and Keith 2006