Fluid Dynamics Section

Dr. Robert Handler, Section Head


Fluid
Dynamics
Section
Welcome to the Fluid Dynamics Section at the Naval Research Laboratory. We are part of the Remote Sensing Hydrodynamics Branch, which is located within the Remote Sensing Division.

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Current Research Focus

One important focus is the fine scale ocean surface phenomena which ultimately give rise to remote sensing signatures. These phenomena are being investigated both here in our laboratory and through outside collaborations. One such phenomena is the disruption of the thin sub-surface layer beneath the air-sea interface (the marine microlayer) by surface waves or sub-surface turbulence. If successful this research will provide a method to predict sub-surface flows from remotely sensed data.

For more information please investigate the following links:

U N D E R   C O N S T R U C T I O N

Infrared Detection of Submerged Obstacles

U N D E R   C O N S T R U C T I O N

Simultaneous Infrared and DPIV Measurements of Free Convection

Infrared Imaging of Wind Generated Water Waves

Vortex Pair Interaction with a Cool Free Surface

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