Baroclinic Instability
Looking at the
temperature of the fluid
and the current at the same
time
Looking at the
temperature of the fluid |
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Different stable patterns can occur under the same conditions. The pattern depends on the initial condition of the experiment. |
Experimental conditions
Outer temp.:22°C
Inner Temp.:15°C
Water depth: 73mm
Visible layer: 20mm below the surface of the waterPhotographic conditions
f=135mm, F8, 1/2sec, ASA400
Filming conditions
Speeded up 6 times
240x180: 15fps, 320x240; 30fps
