Theoretical flow pattern of a vortex in the neighbourhood of a solid boundary
By: R. C. Smith and P. Smith
Abstract
A two-layer model of a vortex in the neighbourhood of a plane solid boundary is proposed. Series solutions in terms of a small parameter are used to determine the flow pattern in the turbulent boundary layer beneath the vortex. It is then found that the axial velocity in the vortex is defined by the flow in the boundary layer. The results are shown to bear a close resemblance to known flows in tornadoes.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3402/tellusa.v17i2.9034 | Journal eISSN: 3035-9554
Language: English
Page range: 213 - 219
Published on: Jan 1, 2012
Published by: Stockholm University Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2012 R. C. Smith, P. Smith, published by Stockholm University Press
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