December 4, 2025Journal of Fluid MechanicsOpen Access

Vortex topology in the lee of a 6 : 1 prolate spheroid

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Parametric study identifies effects of Reynolds number and angle of attack on vortex states in flow over a prolate spheroid.

Boundary layer dynamics drive wake formation and vortex topology around the spheroid, enhancing our understanding of fluid-structure interactions.
At Reynolds numbers from 0.15 to 4 million, distinct flow patterns such as proto-vortex and coherent vortex states were observed.
Analysis involved large-eddy simulation to capture complex boundary layer behaviors and their impact on the loads experienced by the spheroid.
Findings may have implications for designs requiring predictable aerodynamic performance under varying conditions.

Plasseraud et al. (2025) studied this question.

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