3D numerical simulation of heat transfer for Flow Vector Sensor:

Output characteristics of the sensor in high-speed winds

Abstract

A micro-machined thermal flow sensor, i.e., “Flow vector sensor (FVS)”, can measure air-flow velocity and direction. We numerically examine heat transfer phenomena for the FVS, to clarify its thermal characteristics. The heat transfer from the FVS to air-flow is found to affect the measurement accuracy, especially in high-speed winds.