Analysis of Numerical Simulations of Stratified Turbulence

Abstract

The objectives of the proposed research are: to better understand the nonlinear dynamics of turbulent, strongly stratified flows, and to test various existing subgrid-scale models for use in large-eddy simulations of turbulent, strongly stratified flows, possibly suggesting new modeling. The approach is to further analyze data from existing high-resolution direct numerical simulations, both for cases of decaying, homogeneous flows and of forced, stationary flows. If successful, a better understanding of the nonlinear dynamics will be obtained and, in particular, of spectral energy transfer. This understanding of spectral energy transfer will help in evaluating subgrid-scale modeling, leading to testing of existing modeling and possibly suggesting new models.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Apr 25, 2019
Source ID
N000141912154

Entities

People

  • James J. Riley

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research
  • United States Navy
  • University of Washington

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)