Computer studies of swirling particle fluids and the evolution of planetary-type bodies
Abstract
In this paper a particle-type model is applied to the study of evolving swirling fluids. Of basic importance is a natural, self-reorganizing property of the system. High-speed digital computation is essential for the resolution of associated initial-value problems. Examples are described which incorporate local, molecular-type forces and long-range, gravitational forces. Moon-like and planetary-like bodies thus evolve in a natural way. Extensive computer examples are given
- Publication:
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Journal of the Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications
- Pub Date:
- September 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978JIMIA..22..235G
- Keywords:
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- Computerized Simulation;
- Fluid Dynamics;
- Gravitational Effects;
- Particle Interactions;
- Planetary Evolution;
- Swirling;
- Astronomical Models;
- Boundary Value Problems;
- Lunar Evolution;
- Mathematical Models;
- Molecular Interactions;
- Particle Motion;
- Particle Size Distribution;
- Self Organizing Systems;
- Velocity Distribution;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration