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How can you tell at which point the flow transitioned from laminar to turbulent on an

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ok I just have one basic question here... How can you tell at which point the flow transitioned from laminar to turbulent? I know we can do u+ vs y+ for a flat plat boundary layer profile. But for an airfoil/turbine cascade that is curved...what is the method? My geometry is attached below

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