Porous cylinder arrays for optimal wake and drag characteristics

• Published in: Journal of fluid mechanics Vol. 961
• Main Authors: Nair, Aishwarya, Kazemi, Amirkhosro, Curet, Oscar, Verma, Siddhartha
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 25.04.2023
• Subjects: Algorithms; Arrays; Coastal zone; Coastal zones; Computer simulation; Configurations; Cylinders; Drag; Enstrophy; Flow distribution; Flow pattern; Flow velocity; Fluid mechanics; Forests; Investigations; JFM Papers; Mangroves; Mathematical models; Multiple objective analysis; Optimization; Optimization algorithms; Particle deposition; Particle image velocimetry; Particle tracking; Plant species; Proper Orthogonal Decomposition; Roots; Sedimentation & deposition; Sediments; Sensitivity analysis; Simulation; Soil erosion; Storm damage; Vegetation; Vortices; Wave energy; vortex streets; wakes; coastal engineering

The root systems of mangroves, a tree species found in intertidal tropical and subtropical coastal zones, provide a natural barrier that dissipates wave energy effectively and reduces sediment erosion. Here, we use a combination of experiments and numerical simulations to examine the wake and drag c...