Understanding How Saddle Points Affect the Onset of Vortex Asymmetry.

Abstract

The results of this research provide further evidence that the secondary vortex/saddle point region is critical to the formation of vortex asymmetry in conical Navier-Stokes equation set simulations. In addition, the proper technique for tracking the perturbations is explained. Sample perturbation contour plots are provided. The work continues under support from the University of Cincinnati, exploring perturbation growth rate and propagation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 03, 1999
Accession Number
ADA364527

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People

  • Paul D. Orkwis

Organizations

  • University of Cincinnati

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Asymmetry
  • Boundary Layer
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Cross Flow
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Flow
  • Flow Fields
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Information Operations
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Navier Stokes Equations
  • Perturbations
  • Simulations
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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