VORTEX DYNAMICS IN TURBULENCE

We survey attempts to construct vortex models of the inertial-range and fine-scale range of high Reynolds number turbulence. An emphasis is placed on models capable of quantitative predictions or postdictions.

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Published in:Annual review of fluid mechanics 1998-01, Vol.30 (1), p.31-51
Main Authors: Pullin, D. I, Saffman, P. G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
decay of turbulence
Exact sciences and technology
Fluid dynamics
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
high Reynolds number
High-reynolds-number turbulence
Physics
Turbulence simulation and modeling
Turbulent flows, convection, and heat transfer
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Summary:We survey attempts to construct vortex models of the inertial-range and fine-scale range of high Reynolds number turbulence. An emphasis is placed on models capable of quantitative predictions or postdictions.
ISSN:0066-4189
1545-4479
DOI:10.1146/annurev.fluid.30.1.31