David Richter
Frank M. Freimann Collegiate Professor of Environmental Fluid Dynamics, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences
- Office
- 120A Cushing Hall of Engineering
Notre Dame, IN 46556 - Phone
- +1 574-631-4839
- drichte2@nd.edu
Current Position
Frank M. Freimann Collegiate Professor of Environmental Fluid Dynamics, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences
Concurrent Professor, Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Education
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Research
Prof. Richter’s research group is interested in computational techniques such as direct numerical simulation and large eddy simulation for studying turbulence in the atmosphere and ocean. Detailed knowledge of turbulent exchange of heat, moisture, and momentum at the air-sea interface is critical for accurate storm prediction. He also is interested in developing tools for simulating multiphase systems that can be applied to a wide variety of geophysical flows, including subsurface sediment transport and saltation.
Research Interests
Hurricanes, Turbulence, Clouds, Air-sea Interaction, Energy Production
Relevant Energy Publications
- Soto Rivas, K., Richter, D.H., Escauriaza, C., 2022, Flow effects of finite-sized tidal turbine arrays in the Chacao Channel, Southern Chile, Renewable Energy, 195, 637-647, doi:10.1016/j.renene.2022.05.150.
- Soto-Rivas, K., Richter, D.H., and Escauriaza, C., 2019, A formulation of the thrust coefficient for representing finite-sized farms of tidal energy converters, Energies, 12(20), 3861, doi:10.3390/en12203861.
Fighting to improve hurricane forecasts
David Richter's research is improving hurricane forecast accuracy, giving officials time to evacuate and protect residents.