Homogeneous Turbulence Dynamics
Illustrating the main trends using computational and experimental results, this book summarizes the most recent theoretical, computational and experimental results dealing with homogeneous turbulence dynamics.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Homogeneous Turbulence Dynamics
Abbreviations Used in This Book
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1D | one-dimensional |
| 2D | two-dimensional |
| 2D-2C | two-dimensional, two-component |
| 3D | three-dimensional |
| 4D | four-dimensional |
| AG | ageostrophic |
| AKA | anisotropic kinetic alpha |
| APV | absolute potential vorticity |
| AQNM | asymptotic quasi-normal Markovian |
| DIA | direct interaction approximation |
| DNS | direct numerical simulation |
| ED | eddy-damping |
| EDQNM | eddy-damped quasi-normal Markovian |
| ESS | extended self-similarity |
| HAT | homogeneous anisotropic turbulence |
| HDG | horizontal density gradient |
| HIT | homogeneous isotropic turbulence |
| KRR | Kassinos, Reynolds, and Rogers (2001) |
| LES | large-eddy simulation |
| LHDIA | Lagrangian history direct interaction approximation |
| LIA | linear interaction approximation |
| LRA | linear response analysis, Lagrangian renormalized approximation |
| MPC | multipoint closure |
| NAM | normalized angular momentum |
| ODE | ordinary differential equation |
| | probability density function |
| PIV | particle image velocimetry |
| PLE | permanence of large eddies |
| POD | proper orthogonal decomposition |
| PTV | particle-tracking velocimetry |
| QG | quasi-geostrophic |
| QN | quasi-normal |
| RANS | Reynolds averaged Navier Stokes |
| RDT | rapid distortion theory |
| rms | root-mean-square |
| RSM | Reynolds stress model |
| RST | Reynolds stress tensor |
| SPIV | stereoscopic particle image velocimetry |
| SSP | self-sustaining process |
| TCL | two-component limit |
| TFM | test field model |
| VSHF | vertically sheared horizontal flow |
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