Tornado simulator

This is my 2 ft. tornado model that I built with help from Tom Grazulis, a well known tornado researcher.

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• Texas
• A&M
• Meteorology
• Tornado
• Model
• TASC
• TAMSCAMS
• Simulation

[bubbellz]

Can i asy you a question? Should the holes in the black pipes be oriented in a specific way and should the bottom ones be a bit bigger than the upper ones?

[dementedmonkay]

@bubbellz

the holes should all be pointed the same way and the same size

[Landotter1]

@terrenjpeterson I believe it is 1.7 : 1..... 2 : 1 will work for the large model. I think mine was 42 X 42 and 7.5ft high, which is about 2 to 1. The one in this video.... I'd add another 18 to 24 inches height. and see what would happen... i'll bet it would work fine.

[terrenjpeterson]

@Landotter1 - what is the diameter to height ratio that you're talking about? I've tried to recreate this model and can't get the tornado to form.

[hyperspace74]

i need help, what model is the fan running at the top because i cant find any like it on online or in stores. I would also like to know what type of ultrasonic humidifier that is, because i bought one and it produces little smoke.

[Landotter1]

Looks like someone else built the simulator from tornado project... I built the big one about 12 years ago. Good job man. You may consider making the tubes 1-2 feet taller. I think you will love the results!!! Remember, there is a diameter to height ratio that you can get into an unbalanced condition and it just won't work. That's the fun with this design. It leaves a lot of room for experimentation!!!! Good luck!!! Oh shine a bright light down from the top inside plenum!!!

[Cralie]

Nice Work man. Your Design has inspired me to build one too. Check it out if you want so. Great work ! Greetings

[BenLeeds100]

what is the flow rate of the top pump?