@inproceedings{da0c654e84854275a373013e8ebf1e8d,
title = "Transition mechanisms within the boundary-layer flow over slender vs. broad rotating cones",
abstract = "We describe progress in classifying the convective instability characteristics of the boundary-layer flow over the family of rotating cones. Existing experimental and theoretical studies are discussed which lead to the clear hypothesis of a centrifugal instability mode that dominates over slender cones and manifests as G{\"o}rtler-type spiral vortices. Although a formulation consistent with the classic rotating-disk problem has been successful in predicting the stability characteristics over broad cones, it is unable to identify such a centrifugal mode as the half-angle is reduced. An alternative formulation is introduced and an asymptotic analysis summarized which identifies such a centrifugal mode.",
author = "Z. Hussain and Garrett, {S. J.} and Stephen, {S. O.}",
year = "2010",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781617389221",
series = "40th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference",
booktitle = "40th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference",
note = "40th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference ; Conference date: 28-06-2010 Through 01-07-2010",
}