Mohamed Bad-al-Hak, Her Mann Taai (Eds.). Transition and turbulence control. (Lecture Notes Series, Institute Mathematical Sciences, National University of Singapore, Vol. 8)

Singapore: World Scientific, 2005. - 445 p.
The purpose of this book is to provide an up-to-date view of the fundamentals
of a few basic flows and control practices that can be employed to
achieve transition and turbulence control. The understanding of some basic
mechanisms in free and wall-bounded turbulence has increased substantially
in the last few years. This understanding suggests that the taming of
turbulence — the quintessential challenge in the field of flow control — is
possible so as to eliminate some of its deleterious effects while enhancing
its useful traits. The control of turbulent flow remains a very challenging
problem as compared to laminar flow control or separation prevention. Flow
instabilities magnify quickly near critical flow regimes, and therefore delaying
transition or separation is relatively an easy task. In contrast, traditional
control strategies, whether passive or active, are often ineffective for
turbulent flows.