Lab 2: Velocity Profiles in the Small Wind Tunnels

Lab Assignment

The assignment for velocity profile measurement.

Grading Rubric

The following table provides the grading rubric that is used to score your report. Be sure to address each of the categories in your report. The Max Score column allows you to see the relative importance of each category.

CategoryMax score

Anemometer Comparison10
Velocity Profiles25
Discussion15
Grammar, spelling, organization and clarity of prose10

Total60

Comments

Anemometer Comparision:

Are the differences significant? What are plausible causes for the differences?

Veolcity Profiles:

Is there enough data to provide reasonable resolution of the boundary layer? Are the data plausible? Do profile plots use the format described in the assignment.

Discussion

Are the velocity profiles for the two inlets similar? Are they significantly different? Which inlet style is recommended?