Measurements of velocity distributions in the wake of a circular cylinder at low Reynolds numbers

Velocity measurements were made in the flow field behind a circular cylinder at Reynolds numbers from 10 to 80 and results compared with existing numerical solutions. Takami & Keller's solution for the velocity distribution in the wake shows good agreement at low Reynolds numbers and fair agreement at high Reynolds numbers. The drag coefficient of the cylinder and the size of the standing eddies behind the cylinder were also determined. They are compatible with existing experimental and numerical results. Details of the velocity distribution in the standing eddies are clarified.

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