Characterisation of time dependent flows using finite size lyapunov exponents (FSLEs)

Abstract

In transport systems in water or atmosphere, many catastrophes occur. For example if there was an oil spill in lake Albert as a result of busting of the oil pipes, it would result into death of aquatic animals and also affect water transport if not controlled. Hazards that occur in specific locations of water bodies or atmosphere can be identified Lagrangially by computing Finite Size Lyapunov Exponents (FSLEs). The computation of finite Size Lyapunov Exponents will help in the identification of the rates of flow of fluid particles in either a water body or air and thus be able to avoid hazardous locations that could be associated with high rates of accidents