Abstract
The onset of small-scale fluctuations around a steady convection pattern in a rotating baroclinic annulus filled with air is investigated using Direct Numerical Simulations (DNS). In previous laboratory experiments of baroclinic waves, such fluctuations have been associated with Structural Vacillation which is regarded as the first step in the transition to fully-developed geostrophic turbulence. Here we present an analysis which focusses on the small-scale features.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ADVANCES IN TURBULENCE XI |
Editors | JMLM Palma, AS Lopes |
Place of Publication | BERLIN |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 432-434 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-540-72603-6 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | 11th EUROMECH European Turbulence Conference - Oporto Duration: 25 Jun 2007 → 28 Jun 2007 |
Conference
Conference | 11th EUROMECH European Turbulence Conference |
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City | Oporto |
Period | 25/06/07 → 28/06/07 |