Abstract:The shape of the funnel of a tornado-like vortex formed in a humid atmosphere above the water surface (lakes, seas, oceans) is discussed. An equation that describes the funnel shape of the tornado-like vortices is derived. We have modified the obtained funnel profiles and their dependence on the flow rate using the modified data of humidity changes with altitude in the free atmosphere. It was showed that the shape of the funnel depends on the turbulent air viscosity, the turbulent moisture diffusion coefficien… Show more
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