Rahman Computational Fluid Dynamics and its Applications in Echinoderm Palaeobiology

Erscheinungsjahr 2020
ISBN: 978-1-108-89933-8
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 0 Seiten

Reihe: Elements of Paleontology

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), which involves using computers to simulate fluid flow, is emerging as a powerful approach for elucidating the palaeobiology of ancient organisms. Here, Imran A. Rahman describes its applications for studying fossil echinoderms. When properly configured, CFD simulations can be used to test functional hypotheses in extinct species, informing on aspects such as feeding and stability. They also show great promise for addressing ecological questions related to the interaction between organisms and their environment. CFD has the potential to become an important tool in echinoderm palaeobiology over the coming years.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rahman, Imran A.

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Paläontologie, Taphonomie
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Strömungslehre
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Mechanik Kontinuumsmechanik, Strömungslehre

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction; 2. Fluid dynamics; 3. Steps in computational fluid dynamics; 4. Examples in echinoderm palaeobiology; 5. Emerging applications and future directions; 6. Conclusions.