Stonehenge Vortex Revealed by CFD

Forget all the speculation as to the purpose of Stonehenge. After a detailed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) study it appears Stonehenge's original purpose was to generate a focused vortex.

CFD Simulation of a Vortex at StonehengeCFD Simulation of a Vortex at StonehengeStreamline arrows colored by velocity

Coinciding with the summer solstice the heat from the sun on the longest day creates a vortex that originates from the inner ring of stones at Stonehenge and swirls upwards. At ground level it isn't obvious there is a vortex, but once you observe the air velocity above the highest stones there is a clear and powerful vortex.

Iso-Surfaces of Velocity at StonehengeIso-Surfaces of Velocity at StonehengeCFD simulation reveals vertical extent of the vortex

There is still some uncertainty as to the purpose of such a vortex. Some say it is to aid the transition of ancient spirits to their afterlife. Others suggest that it is an ancient form of power generation long forgotten.

Ribbons Tracing a Vortex at StonehengeRibbons Tracing a Vortex at StonehengeCFD simulation shows ribbons colored by velocity

What is certain is that the exact shape and configuration of stones is no coincidence. This is a sophisticated vortex machine.

Comments

Could you provide citations

Could you provide citations for your source and/or more detailed information about the boundary conditions and the intensity of the vortex?

papers or setup information, please

I agree this looks interesting. Please share more on your source, or the program + ways that you've constructed this model.

Happy April Fools' Day

Full confession this was an April Fools' Day prank.

yuck

not cool