CEEES - Simulating atmospheric turbulence

Turbulence in the atmosphere is ubiquitous and its importance ranges from determining the strength of hurricanes to dictating the rate at which clouds start to rain. The goal of this research is to use numerical simulation tools to solve the equations of fluid dynamics with application to complex events in the atmosphere. There are multiple projects including clouds/fog (including ice), hurricanes, and flow past ocean waves. 

Name of research group, project, or lab
RichterLab
Why join this research group or lab?

Great people, long history of mentoring aspiring undergraduate researchers through projects of all sorts.

Logistics Information:
Project categories
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineerng & Earth Sciences
Computer Science & Engineering
Physics & Astronomy
Student ranks applicable
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
Student qualifications

While experience isn't required, a desire to use and possibly develop numerical simulation codes is preferred.

Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours
2 credits / 6-12 hours
Summer - Full Time
Compensation
Research for Credit
Paid - General
Number of openings
2
Contact Information:
Mentor
David Richter
drichte2@nd.edu
Associate Professor
Name of project director or principal investigator
David Richter
Email address of project director or principal investigator
drichte2@nd.edu
2 sp. | 0 appl.
Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours (+2)
1 credit / 3-6 hours2 credits / 6-12 hoursSummer - Full Time
Project categories
Civil & Environmental Engineerng & Earth Sciences (+3)
Aerospace and Mechanical EngineeringCivil & Environmental Engineerng & Earth SciencesComputer Science & EngineeringPhysics & Astronomy