Helicoidal flow

Helicoidal flow

Helicoidal flow is the cork-screw-like flow of water in a meander. It is one example of a secondary flow.

References

* [http://www.agu.org/pubs/crossref/2002/2001JC001082.shtml Journal of Geophysical Research, Volume 107 (2002)]

ee also

*Laminar flow
*Turbulent flow
*Baer's law
*Secondary flow in river bends


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