Abstract

Asymptotic techniques are used to model the quasi-steady state vortices that have been observed in two-dimensional simulations of vortex roll-up in stratified shear layers. A time-independent nonlinear critical layer analysis is used to find a family of steady-state finite amplitude vortices in the Holmboe model of an inviscid stratified shear layer, with the vorticity inside closed streamlines based on the Stuart vortex. The vortices are compared to results of simulations and also an alternative model where the vorticity was constant inside closed streamlines.

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