| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/T00986/01 |
| Title: |
A Comprehensive Exploration of Vortex Interactions in Geophysical Flows |
| Principal Investigator: |
Reinaud, Dr JN |
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| Department: |
Mathematics and Statistics |
| Organisation: |
University of St Andrews |
| Scheme: |
First Grant Scheme Pre-FEC |
| Starts: |
01 September 2004 |
Ends: |
31 August 2006 |
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96,683
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| Continuum Mechanics |
Numerical Analysis |
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The complex motion of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans is in part dependent upon strong, nonlinear interactions between swirling masses of fluid or 'vortices'. In general, these structures turn slowly compared to the Earth (they are nearly 'geostrophic'). Despite numerous previous studies of vortex interactions, the general properties of such interactions are still very far from understood. A basic understanding of their properties requires the study of a large parameter space, depending on geometrical properties of the vortices (basic shape, volume, etc...), their relative intensity, as well as their relative position. This has never before been attempted, because until recently no computational method could cope with the size of this parameter space. But in a breakthrough, we have developed a new and simplified method ideally suited to this task, and this breakthrough has created a unique opportunity to come to a comprehensive understanding of vortex interactions. Moreover, a new theoretical development may enable us to take this approach beyond geostrophy, and thereby further widen the applicability of this research to real atmospheric and oceanic vortices.
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