Keywords

Turbulence, Numerical simulation, Mesh adaption, Multiscale methods

Abstract

One-Dimensional Turbulence (ODT) is a stochastic model for turbulent flow simulation. In an atmospheric context, it is analogous to single-column modeling (SCM) in that it lives on a 1D spatial domain, but different in that it time advances individual flow realizations rather than ensemble-averaged quantities. The lack of averaging enables a physically sound multiscale treatment, which is useful for resolving sporadic localized phenomena, as seen in stably stratified regimes, and sharp interfaces, as observed where a convective layer encounters a stable overlying zone. In such flows, the relevant scale range is so large that it is beneficial to enhance model performance by introducing an adaptive mesh. An adaptive-mesh algorithm that provides the desired performance characteristics is described and demonstrated, and its implications for the ODT advancement scheme are explained.

Original Publication Citation

Lignell, D.O., Kerstein, A.R., Sun, G. et al. Mesh adaption for efficient multiscale implementation of one-dimensional turbulence. Theor. Comput. Fluid Dyn. 27, 273–295 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00162-012-0267-9

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2012-04-29

Publisher

Springer Nature

Language

English

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Department

Chemical Engineering

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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