Dynamics of heton-like vortices

Studies of the properties of vortex motions in a stably stratified and fast rotating fluid that can be described by the equation for the evolution of a potential vortex in the quasi-geostrophic approximation are reviewed. Special attention is paid to the vortices with zero total intensity (the so-ca...

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Published in:Regular & chaotic dynamics 2006, Vol.11 (3), p.383-434
Main Authors: Gryanik, Vladimir, Sokolovskiy, Mikhail, Verron, Jacques
Format: Article
Language:English
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Engineering Sciences
Fluid mechanics
Fluids mechanics
Mechanics
Physics
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Summary:Studies of the properties of vortex motions in a stably stratified and fast rotating fluid that can be described by the equation for the evolution of a potential vortex in the quasi-geostrophic approximation are reviewed. Special attention is paid to the vortices with zero total intensity (the so-called hetons). The problems considered include self-motion of discrete hetons, the stability of a solitary distributed heton, and the interaction between two finite-core hetons. New solutions to the problems of three or more discrete vortices with a heton structure are proposed. The existence of chaotic regimes is revealed. The range of applications of the heton theory and the prospects for its future application, particularly in respect, to the analysis of the dynamic stage in the development of deep ocean convection, are discussed.
ISSN:1560-3547
1468-4845
DOI:10.1070/RD2006v011n03ABEH000361