Interacting ring vortices
Abstract
We report observations on the interactions of two vortex rings generated by precision air-actuated pistons and visualized by use of the Baker PH technique in water. The relative orientation and initial velocity of the vortex rings are carefully controlled. We report detailed quantitative studies of the interaction of the two ring vortices as a function of incident angle and also discuss in detail their interaction with solid surfaces. Research supported by NSF grant DMR 9529609.
- Publication:
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APS Division of Fluid Dynamics Meeting Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- November 2000
- Bibcode:
- 2000APS..DFD.AJ007N