Shear Instabilities

The DiRoS-B experiment investigates fluid dynamics in space by studying the geometry of a spinning tennis ball-sized water drop in microgravity. The findings could provide insights into large-scale atmospheric phenomena on gas giant planets, such as Saturn's North Polar Hexagon. The data gathered will benefit planetary science and improve our knowledge of fluid behavior in space, with potential applications for both space exploration and Earth-based research in atmospheric and fluid dynamics.