Method and apparatus for combined anemometer and plasma actuator
US10495121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01P13/045
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and a device for measuring a fluid flow characteristic of an ambient fluid and modifying fluid flow of the ambient fluid, the method including: applying a first voltage between a first electrode and a second electrode, the first voltage being sufficient to generate a plasma in the first space; applying a second voltage between the first electrode and a third electrode, the second voltage being sufficient to generate a plasma in the second space; measuring a first current between the first and second electrodes, and a second current between the first and third electrodes; determining a fluid flow characteristic of the ambient fluid; and applying a third voltage between the first and second electrodes, the third voltage being sufficient to generate a plasma in the first space sufficient to modify fluid flow of the ambient fluid in the first direction in the first space.
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