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Three-dimensional numerical integrations of the Navier-Stokes equations for flow over surface-mounted obstacles

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 April 2006

P. J. Mason  and
R. I. Sykes
P. J. Mason
Affiliation:
Meteorological Office, Bracknell, Berkshire, England
R. I. Sykes
Affiliation:
Meteorological Office, Bracknell, Berkshire, England
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Abstract

Numerical integrations of the Navier-Stokes equations for flow past a smooth, three-dimensional, surface-mounted obstacle are presented. The variation of the flow with Reynolds number, and with geometric ratios such as the maximum slope of the obstacle, are investigated. The separated flow is investigated using visualizations of the surface-stress patterns, and also particle trajectories through the flow.

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Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Volume 91 , Issue 3 , 11 April 1979 , pp. 433 - 450
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© 1979 Cambridge University Press

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