5.4 Relevant Parameters

Question 1

What are Aolean tones?

Answer 1

Universal non-linear behaviour

Question 2

What is the frequency, length and pattern of aolean tones?

Answer 2

n = 1/T 
L = vt = v / n
S - D / L which is the spatial pattern
D is the height of the pattern
L is the horizontal distance

Question 3

What is the Buckingham Pi Theorem?

Answer 3

Using dimensional analysis to identify relevant parameters

Question 4

Describe the process of the Buckingham Pi Theorem

Answer 4

1. Guess Q_1 .. N relevant parameters
2. System has N quantities, R physical dimensions
   - Solution is a function of N - R
3. Consider simplest relationships