Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Experiment Videos

Spiral Flow in Rivers, Shallow Seas, Dust Devils, and Models.

W F Tanner

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |January 4, 1963
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Letter to the editor.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·1972
    Same author

    Net kinetic energy in littoral transport.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·1971
    Same author

    Expanding Shoals in Areas of Wave Refraction.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·1960
    Same author

    Numerical Comparison of Geomorphic Samples.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·1960
    Same author

    Location of the Syncline in Island Arc Structure.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·1950
    Same journal

    Erratum for the Research Article "Detecting supramolecular organic nanoparticles during heat wave".

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
    Same journal

    Local signals, systemic decline.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
    Same journal

    The mechanics of liver regeneration.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
    Same journal

    Computing in a memory with physics.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
    Same journal

    Retraction.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
    Same journal

    Making time.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
    See all related articles
    JoVE
    x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
    ABOUT JoVE
    OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
    AUTHORS
    Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
    LIBRARIANS
    TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
    RESEARCH
    JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
    EDUCATION
    JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
    Terms & Conditions of Use
    Privacy Policy
    Policies

    Spiral flow, seen in rivers and dust devils, can reverse direction. System geometry, roughness, and turbulence likely control this complex fluid dynamics phenomenon.

    Area of Science:

    • Fluid dynamics
    • Geophysics
    • Environmental science

    Background:

    • Spiral flow is a naturally occurring phenomenon observed across diverse environments, including fluvial systems (meandering and braided rivers), shallow marine settings, and atmospheric vortices (dust devils).
    • Experimental studies have successfully replicated spiral flow, generating phenomena such as standing spiral waves and water spouts, providing controlled environments for investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize the observations and experimental findings related to spiral flow.
    • To identify key factors influencing the behavior and characteristics of spiral flow.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational data from natural systems (rivers, shallow seas, dust devils).
    • Laboratory-based experimental studies to generate and analyze spiral flow phenomena.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of factors such as system geometry, surface roughness, and turbulence levels.

    • Main Results:

    • Spiral flow is a widespread phenomenon observed in both natural and experimental settings.
    • Experimental work has demonstrated the creation of standing spiral waves and spouts.
    • Observed spiral flows exhibit dynamic behavior, including spontaneous reversals in direction.
    • System geometry, roughness, and turbulence are identified as potentially dominant controlling factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Spiral flow is a complex fluid dynamics behavior with implications across various scientific disciplines.
    • The direction reversal of spiral flow suggests a sensitivity to system parameters and external influences.
    • Further research into the interplay of geometry, roughness, and turbulence is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of spiral flow dynamics.