Dimensionless velocity
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A non-dimensional velocity for a wall-bounded flow can be defined in the following way: | A non-dimensional velocity for a wall-bounded flow can be defined in the following way: | ||
| - | :<math>u^+ \equiv \frac{ | + | :<math>u^+ \equiv \frac{U}{u_*}}</math> |
Where <math>U</math> is the local velocity and <math>u_*</math> is the [[Friction velocity|friction velocity]] at the closest wall. | Where <math>U</math> is the local velocity and <math>u_*</math> is the [[Friction velocity|friction velocity]] at the closest wall. | ||
[[Category:Dimensionless parameters]] | [[Category:Dimensionless parameters]] | ||
Revision as of 14:59, 11 May 2006
A non-dimensional velocity for a wall-bounded flow can be defined in the following way:
- Failed to parse (syntax error): u^+ \equiv \frac{U}{u_*}}
Where 
is the local velocity and 
is the friction velocity at the closest wall.
