The term “combined flow” typically refers to a flow situation where multiple types of flow components or influences are present simultaneously. This can involve various factors such as uniform flow, rotational flow, or other flow patterns. If we consider a sphere experiencing combined flow, the radial velocity () at a specific point on the sphere’s surface would represent the component of velocity directed radially (inward or outward) with respect to the sphere’s center. It takes into account the effects of different flow components that contribute to the overall velocity at that point.
- Radial velocity (Vr) in m/s
- Freestream velocity (V∞) in m/s
- Angle (𝜃) in rad Strength of doublet (𝜇) in m^3/s
- Distance (r) in m