Multi-parameter, kHz rate spectrally resolved NO PLIF in a supersonic jet

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Authors: Spencer C. Barnes, Jin Lee, Sean Clees, Joshua A. Vandervort, Christopher L. Strand, Ronald Kenneth Hanson
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Abstract

Quantitative, high-bandwidth measurements of temperature, pressure, and velocity are needed to characterize high-speed flows and validate numerical simulations. To that end, this work demonstrates rapid, multiparameter spectrally resolved planar laser-induced fluorescence (SR-PLIF) for spatially resolved, calibrationfree measurements of these three key quantities using the gamma-bands of nitric oxide near 225.33 nm. The SR-PLIF technique was validated from 295–420 K and 3.48–20.4 kPa using a static gas cell and exhibits an average temperature and pressure error of 2% and 4%, respectively. The diagnostic was then used to study an underexpanded jet at rates up to 1 kHz and a spatial resolution of 220 µm, with results showing favorable agreement with numerical simulations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows Spectroscopy and Laser Applications Aerodynamics and Acoustics in Jet Flows

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Journal / source
Figshare
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN