Pre-Lab: Identifying Deformation Zones » Common Deformation Zone Patterns » Vorticity Maxima Chain

A chain of deformation zones can be quickly sketched between a series of vorticity maxima along a channeled jet. Subtle vorticity maxima can be analyzed at regular intervals, when the analyst detects a regular wavelength. This graphic illustrates how the "S" deformation zones between the vorticity minima relate to the "backward S" deformation zones between the vorticity maxima.