Satish Dhawan, Indian aerodynamicist (Srinagar,
Kashmir & Jammu 25 September 1920 – Bangalore 03 January 2002) Made the first measurements of skin friction in
a surface and its effective deflection against a spring resistance Designed a special balance for direct
measurement of skin friction in rates with high and/or low flows
Provided the first practical model for the
transition zone in boundary layers Discovered connections with transition to turbulent flow in pipes and channels |
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