Mean flow generation in rotating anelastic two-dimensional convection
Currie, LK; Tobias, SM
Date: 1 January 2016
Journal
Physics of Fluids
Publisher
American Institute of Physics (AIP)
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Abstract
We investigate the processes that lead to the generation of mean flows in two-dimensional anelastic convection. The simple model consists of a plane layer that is rotating about an axis inclined to gravity. The results are twofold: first, we numerically investigate the onset of convection in three-dimensions, paying particular attention ...
We investigate the processes that lead to the generation of mean flows in two-dimensional anelastic convection. The simple model consists of a plane layer that is rotating about an axis inclined to gravity. The results are twofold: first, we numerically investigate the onset of convection in three-dimensions, paying particular attention to the role of stratification and highlight a curious symmetry. Second, we investigate the mechanisms that drive both zonal and meridional flows in two dimensions. We find that, in general, non-trivial Reynolds stresses can lead to systematic flows and, using statistical measures, we quantify the role of stratification in modifying the coherence of these flows.
Physics and Astronomy
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
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