[Aero Fundamentals #37] Boundary Layer Momentum Thickness Explained

There are several ways to characterize a boundary layer. The momentum thickness is one of the most important. We cover what it is here and this leads onto shape factors in a future video. Want to learn OpenFoam so you can CFD ANYTHING (and we mean ANYTHING) you want and for free? Take our course: https://premieraerodynamics.com/CFD-C... And if you want to become really good at CFD, like being able to do DES simulations on rotating objects, check out our new Intermediate CFD course: https://premieraerodynamics.com/CFD-C... Premier Aerodynamics: https://www.youtube.com/premieraerody... Want an easy way to make your experiments 2-4% more accurate? Check out The Atmosphere Hawk to make your aerodynamic experiments better: https://premieraerodynamics.com/Atmos... #Aerodynamics #boundaryLayer #MomentumThickness #BoundaryLayerTurbulence #BoundaryLayerTransition