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Title: Effect of non-Poisson samples on turbulence spectra from laser velocimetry

Journal Article · · AIAA Journal
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2514/3.12320· OSTI ID:57280
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  1. Tuskegee Univ., Tuskegee, AL (United States)

Spectral estimations from LV data are typically based on the assumption of a Poisson sampling process. It is demonstrated here that the sampling distribution must be considered before spectral estimates are used to infer turbulence scales. A non-Poisson sampling process can occur if there is nonhomogeneous distribution of particles in the flow. Based on the study of a simulated first-order spectrum, it has been shown that a non-Poisson sampling process causes the estimated spectrum to deviate from the true spectrum. Also, in this case the prefiltering techniques do not improve the spectral estimates at higher frequencies. 4 refs.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
57280
Journal Information:
AIAA Journal, Vol. 32, Issue 12; Other Information: PBD: Dec 1994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English