Advanced Measurement Techniques for High Reynolds Number Testing in Cryogenic Wind Tunnels

Abstract

The present paper addresses the development, qualification trials and application of some non-intrusive measurement techniques suitable for operation in industry-scale, pressurised cryogenic wind tunnels. The application of cryogenic Temperature-Sensitive Paint (cryoTSP) as a tool for transition detection is described as well as the implementation of the Image Pattern Correlation Technique (IPCT) and the Backward Oriented Schlieren method (BOS) in the European Transonic Windtunnel (ETW). Progress on the development of cryogenic Pressure-Sensitive Paint (cryoPSP) is shown, and considerations for the establishment of a Particle Image Velocimetry system suited for low temperatures (cryoPIV) are presented. Furthermore, the state of adaptation of the microphone array technique