Plasma actuator simulation: Force contours and dielectric charging characteristics

Meenakshi Mamunuru, Uwe Kortshagen, Douglas Ernie, Terrence Simon

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Abstract

We have discussed the force contours produced during dielectric barrier discharge on a plasma actuator. There is asymmetry in the direction and magnitude of forces during cathode directed and anode directed discharges. This can be attributed to the difference in the dielectric charging characteristics during positive and negative pulses. Accurate modeling of surface processes on the dielectric is essential to understanding the working of the actuator.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition
StatePublished - 2010
Event48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: Jan 4 2010Jan 7 2010

Publication series

Name48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition

Other

Other48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period1/4/101/7/10

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