Transonic Turbulence (IMAGE)

University at Buffalo

Transonic Turbulence

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The image above is a 3D computer simulation of air flowing over a hill creating turbulence at transonic speed. The ring-like features are eddies of air.

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James Chen/University at Buffalo

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