Laboratory modeling of geophysical vortices

G.J.F. van Heijst; H.J.H. Clercx

doi:10.1146/annurev.fluid.010908.165207

Laboratory modeling of geophysical vortices

G.J.F. van Heijst, H.J.H. Clercx

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Abstract

Investigators have modeled oceanic and atmospheric vortices in the labora- tory in a number of different ways, employing background rotation, density effects, and geometrical confinement. In this article, we address barotropic vortices in a rotating fluid, emphasizing generation techniques, instability is- sues, and topography effects in particular. We then review work on vortices in shallow fluid layers, including topography effects on vortices in coastal areas and the role of vortices in tidal exchange between two connected basins.

Original language	Undefined
Article number	10.1146/annurev.fluid.010908.165207
Pages (from-to)	143-164
Number of pages	22
Journal	Annual review of fluid mechanics
Volume	41
Issue number	10.1146/annurev.fluid.010908.165207
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.fluid.010908.165207
Publication status	Published - Jan 2009

Keywords

EWI-17316
Rotating flow
topography
IR-69751
shallow fluid layer
β-effect
METIS-264502
barotropic vortices

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