Vortex math.
Concordia in the news
Posted on July 9, 2015
Researchers in the news
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- Physics World publishes a piece featuring the work of Concordia researchers led by Georgios Vatistas, professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, on the calculation of vortices created by aircraft during takeoff. The article notes that the mathematical model was developed to calculate safe distances between heavy aircraft, which in turn could improve travel fluidity by reducing waiting periods between takeoffs.