An eigenvector analysis of the velocity-temperature correlation
matrix is applied to clear-air turbulence measured by aircraft in the
Bora. The eigenvectors are identified with the main eddies of the
turbulence. This study attempts to infer the three-dimensional
structure of these eddies. The results are compared with turbulent
structures in the stable boundary layer. The turbulence in the
strongly stratified boundary layer appears to be dominated by double
roller eddies with their axes of rotation tilted in the shear direction.
The clear-air turbulence shows a larger variety of motion
types. / Graduation date: 1986
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ORGSU/oai:ir.library.oregonstate.edu:1957/28921 |
| Date | 03 April 1986 |
| Creators | Frank, Helmut P. |
| Contributors | Mahrt, Larry |
| Source Sets | Oregon State University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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