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Study Shows Sharkskin Increases Drag by 50 Percent
Published on 19 Mar, 2016 at 20:45 in Research | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release Stony Brook University 15. March 2016 ———————– Stony Brook, NY, March 15, 2016 – The nature of sharkskin with its riblets – the micro-grooved structures found in aircraft wings, wind turbine blades, and Olympic-class swimsuits – seems to suggest a design for speed and streamlined swimming. But a new study led by Stony
Direct numerical simulation of sharkskin denticles in turbulent channel flow
Published online on 15. March 2016 Direct numerical simulation of sharkskin denticles in turbulent channel flow A. Boomsma, F. Sotiropoulos Abstract: The hydrodynamic function of sharkskin has been under investigation for the past 30 years. Current literature conflicts on whether sharkskin is able to reduce skin friction similar to riblets. To contribute insights toward reconciling