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A dynamical systems analysis of the kinematics of time-periodic vortex shedding past a circular cylinderComputer flow simulation aided by dynamical systems analysis is used to investigate the kinematics of time-periodic vortex shedding past a two-dimensional circular cylinder in the context of the following general questions: (1) Is a dynamical systems viewpoint useful in the understanding of this and similar problems involving time-periodic shedding behind bluff bodies; and (2) Is it indeed possible, by adopting such a point of view, to complement previous analyses or to understand kinematical aspects of the vortex shedding process that somehow remained hidden in previous approaches. We argue that the answers to these questions are positive. Results are described.
Document ID
19930073989
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Ottino, Julio M.
(Massachusetts Univ. Amherst., United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: Annual Research Briefs, 1990
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics And Heat Transfer
Accession Number
93N71436
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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