A variational theory of shearless transport barriers in unsteady dynamical systems

Note: This is a WEBINAR

The theory of Lagrangian Coherent Structures (LCSs) has advanced significantly over recent years, and now covers both hyperbolic and elliptic material surfaces in unsteady flow. Parabolic (i.e., jet-type) LCSs have, however, remained outside the reach of the theory, despite their significance in oceanic and atmospheric transport.

Here I discuss a new variational approach to general shearless transport barriers in two-dimensional unsteady flows, which covers both hyperbolic and parabolic LCSs. I also describe a computational implementation of this new...

Note: This is a WEBINAR

The theory of Lagrangian Coherent Structures (LCSs) has advanced significantly over recent years, and now covers both hyperbolic and elliptic material surfaces in unsteady flow. Parabolic (i.e., jet-type) LCSs have, however, remained outside the reach of the theory, despite their significance in oceanic and atmospheric transport.

Here I discuss a new variational approach to general shearless transport barriers in two-dimensional unsteady flows, which covers both hyperbolic and parabolic LCSs. I also describe a computational implementation of this new theory, and show applications to model flows and geophysical data sets.

Event Details

Date/Time:

  • Date: 
    Monday, May 19, 2014 - 7:00am

Location:
Howey 5th Fl. Conf. Rm W505