Dynamics of Juncture Vortex

Research by: Dr. Anwar Ahmed

Tomographic reconstruction of ring vortex (250 fps) showing azimuthal instability and streamwise vortices.

Figure 1: Top View

Figure 2: Slice of ring vortex (top view) showing streamwise vortices wrapped around inner vortex tube.

Figure 3: Slice of ring vortex (top view) showing cross section of streamwise vortices.

 

Figure 4: Side view of streamwise vortex showing vortex filament connected to the vortex generator.