Undergraduate Research Opportunity
Experimental studies on supersonic impinging jets
Supersonic jet impingement plays a critical role in high-speed flow applications such as short-take-off and vertical landing aircraft operation. It produces a highly unsteady flow field leading to high dynamic pressure loads on nearby surfaces. At FDL, we will use in-situ advanced experimental techniques to investigate the flow dynamics of impinging supersonic oscillating jets. Our focus is on characterizing flow stability and coherent structures under different nozzle pressure ratios and impingement distances.
This research will provide opportunities for undergraduate students to gain experience in experimental techniques, flow diagnostics, and high-speed flow analysis. Thermographic phosphor thermometry and Schlieren visualization techniques will be developed to reveal complex features of the oscillating jet-surface interaction.
Requirements:
- US citizenship undergraduate students
- At least two semesters remaining
Contact:
Dr. Shabnam Mohammadshahi
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department