Book Description

Why is wall turbulence self-sustaining? In this book well-regarded researchers not only discuss what they know and believe, but also speculate on ideas that still require numerical or experimental testing and verification.

An initial brief history of boundary layer structure research is followed by chapters on experimental information and specific topics within the subject. There are then sections on computational aspects such as low-order dynamical models and direct numerical simulations. Highlighting areas for possible future investigation, this is also a useful tutorial for the researcher.

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