Transport phenomena in rotating turbulence

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Abstract

The role of rotation on turbulence and some of its transport properties will be reviewed with emphasis on two specific cases: statistically steady or decaying rotating turbulence and rotating thermally driven turbulence. For this purpose we briefly address a few basic concepts relevant for understanding processes in rotating (turbulent) flows such as the emergence of coherent structures, the Taylor-Proudman theorem, quasi-two-dimensional turbulence, inertial waves and Ekman boundary layers. The effect of rotation on turbulence will subsequently be illustrated with two sets of laboratory experiments: one with steadily forced rotating turbulence and another with rotating turbulent convection.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMixing and dispersion in flows dominated by rotation and buoyancy
EditorsH.J.H. Clercx, G.J.F. van Heijst
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages181-218
Number of pages38
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-66887-1
ISBN (Print)978-3-319-66886-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Publication series

NameCISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Courses and Lectures
Volume580
ISSN (Print)0254-1971
ISSN (Electronic)2309-3706

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