Date of Award
2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
College/School
College of Science and Mathematics
Department/Program
Mathematical Sciences
Thesis Sponsor/Dissertation Chair/Project Chair
Eric Forgoston
Committee Member
Lora Billings
Committee Member
Ashwin Vaidya
Abstract
In this work, we have developed an experimental flow tank that can produce realistic ocean-like flows, including multi-gyre flows. By generating controllable ocean-like flow fields, we can study the flows to gain a better understanding of ocean dynamics. In particular, we use particle image velocimetry and finite-time Lyapunov exponents to determine the location of the Lagrangian Coherent Structures that determine transport in complex fluid flows. This understanding is useful for designing control algorithms and for optimizing the use of autonomous vehicles operating in the stochastic and time-dependent ocean environment.
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Recommended Citation
Shkembi, Klodiana, "Detection of Coherent Structures in Flows" (2016). Theses, Dissertations and Culminating Projects. 610.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/etd/610