Airstream Deflection Across a Cylindrical Surface

Abstract

A cylindrical airstream was blown across a cylindrical surface. The deflection angle, peak speed, and asymmetry of the airstream were measured while changing the location of the cylinder relative to the center of the wind column, and while changing the speed of the airstream. It was found that the closer the cylinder is to the center of the airstream, the greater the deflection angle, the lower the peak speed, and the greater the asymmetry of the deflected airstream. It was also found that the wind speed has no impact on the deflection angle when the cylinder remains in a fixed position.