Influence of vortex dynamics and atmospheric turbulence on the early evolution of a contrail
This study describes three-dimensional numerical simulations of the evolution of an aircraft contrail during the first 30 min following the emission of exhausts. The wake is modeled as a vortex pair descending in a stratified atmosphere where turbulent fluctuations are sustained in the late dissipat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2010-04-01
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| Series: | Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics |
| Online Access: | http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/10/3933/2010/acp-10-3933-2010.pdf |