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Lagrangian coherent structure

Lagrangian coherent structures (LCSs) are the scale dependent key material lines that organize fluid-flow transport. They are dominant coherent structures which has been found in many geophysical systems such as oceans and the atmosphere. They act as a transport barriers to fluid flow. This means that flux across the LCS is negligible for the lifetime of the structure.


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Fluid Dynamics
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