Computational efforts focus on using direct numerical simulations to compute all the relevant scales of motion down to the Kolmogorov cutoff. Optimally accurate spectral methods using Chebyshev, Fourier, and Legendre expansions, and higher order compact differencing schemes are of special importance in these investigations. Theoretical efforts center on large eddy simulation methods, turbulence modeling, and mechanisms leading to the transition to turbulence. Other investigations focus on using Lagrangian analysis and the Karhunen-Loeve procedure to further elucidate the coherent structures in wall bounded turbulence. These efforts encompass uncovering the underling order in such chaotic flows and developing new lower order dynamical system models.
Experimental efforts supplement the computational and theoretical work.
Well-equipped laboratories and computational facilities are available to support this research. Earth Sciences You may use the following form to add this opportunity to your database or check all the opportunities you have saved in your database. To do that, you need to provide the correct username and password first.