Sunspots and the physics of magnetic flux tubes. IV. Aerodynamic lift on a thin cylinder in convective flows

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979 · Astrophys. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/157188· OSTI ID:6052610

Tsinganos, K C

The aerodynamic lift exerted on a long circular cylinder immersed in a convective flow pattern in an ideal fluid is calculated to establish the equilibrium position of the cylinder. The calculations establish the surprising result that the cylinder is pushed out of the upwellings and the downdrafts of the convective cell, into a location midway between them.The implications for the intense magnetic flux tubes in the convection beneath the surface of the Sun are considered.

• Research Organization: Enrico Fermi Institute, University of Chicago
• OSTI ID: 6052610
• Journal Information: Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 231:1; ISSN ASJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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640104* -- Astrophysics & Cosmology-- Solar Phenomena
71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
AERODYNAMICS
CONVECTION
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
EQUATIONS
EQUATIONS OF MOTION
FLUID FLOW
FLUID MECHANICS
HYDRODYNAMICS
MAGNETIC FIELD CONFIGURATIONS
MAGNETIC FIELDS
MAGNETIC FLUX
MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS
MECHANICS
SOLAR ACTIVITY
SUNSPOTS