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LONGITUD MEZCLA [2 records]

Record 1 2004-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Mean distance of travel analogous to the mean free path of a molecule, characteristic of a particular motion and over which an eddy maintains its identity.

CONT

mixing length [is] a concept used in the parameterization of turbulent transport processes. According to this model, fluid masses called eddies, distinguishable from the ambient fluid, spring into existence in some undefined way and then, after moving unchanged over a certain path length, become indistinguishable from the surrounding fluid. This path length, over which the eddy mixes with the surrounding fluid, is called the mixing length. This model is analogous to the mean free path of a molecule or atom between collisions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Distance moyenne de parcours, analogue au parcours libre moyen d'une molécule, caractéristique d'un écoulement particulier et sur laquelle un tourbillon de turbulence conserve son identité.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Distancia media de recorrido, análoga al recorrido libre medio de una molécula, típica de un movimiento dado y durante la cual el torbellino conserva su identidad.

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Record 2 2004-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

Minimum length of travel of a tracer after which good mixing is obtained.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Longueur minimale que doit parcourir un traceur pour obtenir un bon mélange.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Longitud mínima de desplazamiento de un trazador, necesaria para que se obtenga una buena mezcla.

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