VLT enclosures wind tunnel tests and fluid dynamics analyses

Michael W. Schneermann

doi:10.1117/12.176212

1 June 1994 VLT enclosures wind tunnel tests and fluid dynamics analyses

Michael W. Schneermann

Proceedings Volume 2199, Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes V; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176212
Event: 1994 Symposium on Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation for the 21st Century, 1994, Kailua, Kona, HI, United States

Abstract

This paper presents results of air flow simulations around and through the enclosures with two different computational fluid dynamics programs. Calculated flow patterns and pressure distributions are compared with wind tunnel test results. The presented analyses are a starting point in the development of the operational model for the VLT enclosures. More extended and detailed analytical models including coupled thermal and flow field simulations as well as additional wind tunnel tests and full scale measurements are necessary to develop the operational model for the ventilation system of the enclosures.

Citation Download Citation

Michael W. Schneermann "VLT enclosures wind tunnel tests and fluid dynamics analyses", Proc. SPIE 2199, Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes V, (1 June 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176212

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available