Calculating Boundary Layer Thickness

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To calculate the boundary layer thickness for a NACA 2412 airfoil, the relevant equation is δ = 0.37 * x / Re^(1/5), where δ is the boundary layer thickness, x is the distance from the leading edge, and Re is the Reynolds number. For a chord length of 1.3 m and a velocity of 65 m/s at 3000 m MSL with a kinematic viscosity of 1.8e-5, the Reynolds number can be calculated as Re = (velocity * chord length) / kinematic viscosity. The discussion emphasizes the need for a focused approach on the NACA 2412 airfoil without diverging into unrelated topics like the Cessna 172. The primary goal is to derive an accurate boundary layer thickness for the specified conditions.
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I am trying to calculate the thickness of the boundary layer for a NACA 2412 airfoil. I am working on constructing some wind tunnel tests that simulate a Cessna 172 (NACA 2412 airfoil). I am trying to determine the thickness of the boundary layer (distance from surface to 99% of free-stream velocity). What would the boundary layer thickness be (or what is the equation) for a NACA 2412 airfoil (chord length is about 1.3 m) with a velocity of 65 m/s at 3000m MSL (kinematic viscosity is about 1.8e-5).

Preferably, I am looking for an equation that would be able to calculate this.

Thank you.
 
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How did you jump from wind tunnel tests on a particular airfoil to that of a Cessna 172?
 
The Cessna 172 information is irrelevant. I am using the NACA 2412 airfoil model for my experiments. I just need to determine boundary layer thickness for that.
 
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