The Horn, Polkemmet: Experimental Assessment of the Aerodynamic Response Characteristics. G.U. Aero Report 9609

Anderson, J., Galbraith, R.A.M., Green, R. and Vezza, M. (1996) The Horn, Polkemmet: Experimental Assessment of the Aerodynamic Response Characteristics. G.U. Aero Report 9609. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.

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Abstract

A qualitative assessment of the aerodynamic response characteristics of the Horn, planned for Polkemmet Country Park, West Lothian, is presented. The assessment is based on scale model experiments conducted in the smoke flow visualisation wind tunnel in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow for a range of flow conditions compatible with the expected wind environment. A number of adverse unsteady aerodynamic phenomena are identified which are highly dependent on wind direction. These include a dominant transient vortex system emanating from the mouth of the Horn, periodic vortex shedding from the neck and support mast, conical vortices generated on the Horn surface, and a general bluff body wake in the lee of the Horn. It is anticipated that the aerodynamic behaviour identified in the model tests persists, at least qualitatively, under full scale conditions. As a result, the potential exists for both aerodynamically induced transient and periodic structural excitation of the Horn. Means of alleviating the adverse aerodynamic characteristics are available. However, any assessment of the effectiveness of such measures requires further experimental investigation.

Item Type:Research Reports or Papers (Technical Report)
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Green, Dr Richard and Vezza, Dr Marco and Anderson, Dr John and Galbraith, Professor Roderick
Authors: Anderson, J., Galbraith, R.A.M., Green, R., and Vezza, M.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
Publisher:Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 1996 Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow
Publisher Policy:Reproduced with the permission of the Department

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