Lecture 11. Atm. turbulence
Theoretical and experimental studies have shown that the
character of liquid (gas) motion is suggested by Reynolds Number.
Density of the liquid (gas)
Dynamic coefficient of molecular viscosity
Speed of motion
Distinctive (typical) scale of motion
In case ρ and η are constant (that is true for a certain medium), the number Re depends on the speed and distinctive scale of motion.
Critical value of the number Re is different for different substances and conditions. As the number of Re reaches its critical value, the motion is transferred into turbulent character.
Calculation Re numbers for the atmosphere suggested that the motion in the atmosphere are always turbulent.
Along with Re number there are some others criteria for character of motion and intensity of the eddy development.