Under a Small Grant for Exploratory Research, a proof-of- concept experiment is to be conducted. The concept is that unexpected phenomena can occur under certain conditions in the interaction between a body and a vortex convected from upstream past that body. In particular, it has been predicted theoretically that a vortex may become trapped briefly near the body by large transient forces induced in the interaction. An experimental search is planned for such trapping, for the case of a cylindrical obstacle. Verification of the physical reality of the predictions would open a variety of opportunities for flow control.

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1993-04-01
Budget End
1995-03-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1993
Total Cost
$49,995
Indirect Cost
Name
University of California San Diego
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
La Jolla
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92093