Hypersonic turbulent boundary layers are a fundamental phenomenon in high-speed flight. The interaction of shock waves with hypersonic turbulent boundary layers has a critical impact on vehicle aerothermodynamic loading including surface heat transfer, pressure and skin friction. Research in hypersonic turbulent boundary layers dates to the early 1950s. However, recent advances in civilian and military hypersonic flight vehicles have re-emphasized the importance of this research area.
This book provides a comprehensive exposition of hypersonic turbulent boundary layers, including the fundamental mathematical theory, structure of equilibrium boundary layers, and extensive surveys of Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS), Large Eddy Simulation (LES) and experiments. It also provides a roadmap for both future experiments and DNS and LES simulations. Descriptions of hypersonic ground test facilities is included as an appendix.
As a research and reference text, this book would appeal to graduate students and researchers in hypersonics. This book could also be the basis for a professional training course, such as introductory courses to aerospace engineering.
