Objective "The proposal concerns the mathematical study of interactions of vortices, waves and mixing processes, in idealised models relevant to experiments and geophysical systems. Vortices, regions of rotating fluid, are common in the oceans and atmosphere, for example Gulf Stream rings and hurricanes, and in astrophysical systems, for example Jupiter's Great Red Spot. Such systems also support many kinds of waves, including inertial, Rossby and gravity, and the interactions of vortices and waves provide a rich variety of problems for mathematical and numerical study.Recent work of the group in Exeter has focused on vortex dynamics - purely two-dimensional fluid flow - in the absence of waves, and has quantified aspects of the stability of vortices, thresholds for the formation of structures such as tripoles, and development of vorticity staircases. There has been particular emphasis on linking the formation of structures to the stability of vortex profiles using the technique of tracking Landau poles.The aim of the proposal is to extend these studies by including surface gravity waves, using the so-called shallow water equations. The presence of such waves allows vortices to be destabilised by radiating away wave energy, and also allows vortices to be forced by streams of incoming waves. The research is focused on developing an understanding of stability, mixing and structure formation with these additional physical effects, which although idealised using a shallow water system, are an important aspect of many applications. The research programme involves a combination of asymptotic analysis and large-scale numerical studies, and is linked to recent experimental studies of Cobelli, Maurel, Pagneux and Petitjeans, in Paris. The proposed fellowship builds on the expertise of the researcher (in theory, experiment and numerics) and opens up opportunities for him to develop his career, by pursuing these new research directions in collaboration with the Exeter group." Fields of science engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energyhydroelectricitymarine energywave power Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IEF - Marie-Curie Action: "Intra-European fellowships for career development" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IEF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) Coordinator THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER EU contribution € 200 549,60 Address THE QUEEN'S DRIVE NORTHCOTE HOUSE EX4 4QJ Exeter United Kingdom See on map Region South West (England) Devon Devon CC Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Samantha Irish (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data
