Experiments on the wave train development in 3D boundary layer at Mach 2

Abstract

Stability experiments of controlled disturbances in 3D supersonic boundary layer on the thin swept wing at low unit Reynolds numbers are considered in the paper. The results of the linear evolution of stationary and traveling disturbances in supersonic boundary layer on swept wing at controlled conditions are presented. Wave characteristics of traveling disturbances are obtained. Stabilizing effect on the wave train evolution due to periodic micro roughnesses is demonstrated.