Original Research Papers
Theoretical flow pattern of a vortex in the neighbourhood of a solid boundary
Authors:
R. C. Smith ,
Department of Mathematics, The University of Keele, GB
P. Smith
Department of Mathematics, The University of Keele, GB
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.
How to Cite:
Smith, R.C. and Smith, P., 2012. Theoretical flow pattern of a vortex in the neighbourhood of a solid boundary. Tellus A: Dynamic Meteorology and Oceanography, 17(2), pp.213–219. DOI: http://doi.org/10.3402/tellusa.v17i2.9034
Published on
01 Jan 2012.
Peer Reviewed
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