Vortex induced vibration — Vortex induced vibrations (VIV) are motions induced on bodies facing an external flow by periodical irregularities on this flow. The classical example is the VIV of an underwater cylinder. You can see how this happens by putting a cylinder into… … Wikipedia
Vortex (physics engine) — Vortex is a real time[disambiguation needed ], high fidelity physics engine developed by CMLabs Simulations that simulates rigid body dynamics, collision detection, contact determination, and dynamic reactions. Vortex adds accurate physical … Wikipedia
Vortex Spring — is a commercially operated recreation, camping and dive park located near Ponce de Leon, Florida. It is the largest diving facility in the state of Florida. The Spring Vortex Spring is a cold, freshwater spring that produces approximately 28… … Wikipedia
vortex — [vôr′teks΄] n. pl. vortexes or vortices [vôr′tə sēz΄] [L vortex, var. of vertex: see VERTEX] 1. a whirling mass of water forming a vacuum at its center, into which anything caught in the motion is drawn; whirlpool 2. a whirl or powerful eddy of… … English World dictionary
Vortex ring — A vortex ring, also called a toroidal vortex, is a region of rotating fluid moving through the same or different fluid where the flow pattern takes on a doughnut shape. The movement of the fluid is about the poloidal or circular axis of the… … Wikipedia
Vortex I — infobox music festival music festival name = Vortex I: A Biodegradable Festival of Life caption = location = Milo McIver State Park near Estacada, Oregon years active = 1970 founders = People s Army Jamboree and Oregon governor Tom McCall dates … Wikipedia
Vortex (disambiguation) — A vortex is a dynamic phenomenon of fluids.Vortex may also refer to:In amusement: * Vortex (California s Great America), a stand up roller coaster at California s Great America in Santa Clara, California, United States * Vortex (Canada s… … Wikipedia
Vortex (novel) — Infobox Book | name = Vortex image caption = First edition cover author = Larry Bond, Patrick Larkin cover artist = Peter Thorpe (design/illustration) country = United States language = English genre = Thriller, War novel publisher = Little,… … Wikipedia
State of Mind (Elegy album) — Infobox Album Name = State of Mind Type = Album Artist = Elegy Released = 1997 Recorded = Genre = Power metal Label = Modern Music Last album = Primal Instinct (1996) This album = State of Mind (1997) Next album = Manifestation of Fear (1998)… … Wikipedia
vortex — /vawr teks/, n., pl. vortexes, vortices / teuh seez /. 1. a whirling mass of water, esp. one in which a force of suction operates, as a whirlpool. 2. a whirling mass of air, esp. one in the form of a visible column or spiral, as a tornado. 3. a… … Universalium
