Engineering Sciences 250 - Turbulence in Fluids

Institution:

Dartmouth College

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Description:

Not offered in the period from 08F through 10S An introduction to the statistical theory of turbulence for students interested in research in turbulence or geophysical fluid dynamics. Topics to be covered include the statistical properties of turbulence; kinematics of homogeneous turbulence, phenomenological theories of turbulence; waves, instabilities, chaos and the transition to turbulence; analytic theories and the closure problem; diffusion of passive scalars; convective transport. Prerequisite: Engineering Sciences 150 or equivalent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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