Passive scalar statistics in high-Péclet-number grid turbulence

Journal of Fluid Mechanics

Volumn 358, Issue , 1998, Pages 135-175

  Mydlarski, L ^a   Warhaft, Z ^a  

^a Cornell University   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

HEAT CONVECTION; REYNOLDS NUMBER; THERMAL EFFECTS; TURBULENCE; WIND TUNNELS;

GRID TURBULENCE; PASSIVE TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATIONS;

FLUID MECHANICS;

EID: 0032024341     PISSN: 00221120     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0022112097008161     Document Type: Article

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