Comparison between numerical model and laboratory tank results of a changing salinity distribution. Numerical model results (left half of tank) are overlain on photographs of the laboratory tank (right half) in a comparable color scheme. (1 minute)
A discussion of the material in this video is provided in Section 6.3 ‘Predictability of Convective Flow Patterns’ of the Groundwater Project book ‘Variable Density Groundwater Flow’, the PDF can be downloaded or the online version can be read at that link.
Citation: Post, V.E.A. & Simmons, C.T. (2022). Variable Density: Comparison between numerical model and laboratory tank results of a changing salinity distribution. Video of The Groundwater Project, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.