Abstract
The linear stability of the stationary Ekman-layer flow near a plane boundary is considered. Analytical formulas for the eigenfunctions are derived by a spectral analysis. Standard optimization algorithms are used to calculate critical points, maximum growth rates and neutral-stability curves. The near approach provides a better basis for both a linear and a nonlinear stability analysis than the well-known methods have done. The method may also be applied to other boundary-layer problems.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,Condensed Matter Physics
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