Velocity measurements of doorway flow induced by an air curtain

Adam J. Pierce, Takayuki Yajin, Vijay A. Chauhan, Frank K. Lu, J. Craig Dutton

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Abstract

The airflow induced by an air curtain mounted over a doorway is examined for its potential use in explosive detection portals. A challenge to gaining understanding of such flows is mapping it using particle image velocimetry (PIV), a technique which is usually used in smaller-scale applications and with higher velocity flows. This paper discusses some of the challenges, requirements, techniques, and results of mapping large-scale flows with PIV, in particular, the mapping of a doorway flow induced by an air curtain.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCollection of Technical Papers - 25th AIAA Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
Pages369-376
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)1563478110, 9781563478116
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event25th AIAA Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: Jun 5 2006Jun 8 2006

Publication series

NameCollection of Technical Papers - 25th AIAA Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference
Volume1

Other

Other25th AIAA Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period6/5/066/8/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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