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A surface with irregularities sufficiently small to be entirely embedded in the [[laminar sublayer]]. | |Explanation=Thus, the smoothness of a surface will depend on the [[Reynolds number]]. The irregularities are taken to be sufficiently dense and similar so that only the average height need be specified. A surface is aerodynamically smooth if <blockquote>[[File:ams2001glos-Ae13.gif|link=|center|ams2001glos-Ae13]]</blockquote> where ''u''<sub>*</sub> is [[friction velocity]], ''z''<sub>0</sub> is [[aerodynamic roughness length]], and ν is the [[kinematic viscosity]] of air. The critical [[Reynolds number]] is in the [[range]] of 2.5 ≤ Re<sub>f</sub> ≤ 70. <br/>''Compare'' [[aerodynamically rough surface]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:02, 13 January 2024
A surface with irregularities sufficiently small to be entirely embedded in the laminar sublayer.
Thus, the smoothness of a surface will depend on the Reynolds number. The irregularities are taken to be sufficiently dense and similar so that only the average height need be specified. A surface is aerodynamically smooth if
Compare aerodynamically rough surface.
where u* is friction velocity, z0 is aerodynamic roughness length, and ν is the kinematic viscosity of air. The critical Reynolds number is in the range of 2.5 ≤ Ref ≤ 70.
Compare aerodynamically rough surface.