Chaotic advection of reacting substances: Plankton dynamics on a meandering jet

We study the spatial patterns formed by interacting populations or reacting chemicals under the influence of chaotic flows. In particular, we have considered a three-component model of plankton dynamics advected by a meandering jet. We report general results, stressing the existence of a smooth-fila...

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Published inPhysics and chemistry of the earth. Part B, Hydrology, oceans and atmosphere Vol. 26; no. 4; pp. 313 - 317
Main Authors López, C., Neufeld, Z., Hernández-García, E., Haynes, P.H.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 2001
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Brackish
Freshwater
Marine
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Summary:We study the spatial patterns formed by interacting populations or reacting chemicals under the influence of chaotic flows. In particular, we have considered a three-component model of plankton dynamics advected by a meandering jet. We report general results, stressing the existence of a smooth-filamental transition in the concentration patterns depending on the relative strength of the stirring by the chaotic flow and the relaxation properties of planktonic dynamical system. Patterns obtained in open and closed flows are compared.
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ISSN:1464-1909
DOI:10.1016/S1464-1909(01)00012-0