Journal of Theoretical
and Applied Mechanics
34, 3, pp. 641-661, Warsaw 1996
and Applied Mechanics
34, 3, pp. 641-661, Warsaw 1996
Second mode instability
Stability characteristics of the second mode waves are investigated theoretically. Numerical results are compared with the experimental data of Stetson. The sensitivity of calculated amplification rates of disturbances to various physical parameters (viscosity-temperature law, thermal boundary conditions, Stokes hypothesis) is tested.
Keywords: instability; laminar-turbulent transition