A numerical method for a mathematical model in gravitational hydrodynamics (Q1106056)

Gravitational hydrodynamics or fluid dynamics with long range forces is of special interest for astronomers, physicists, and geologists in studying the dynamical behavior of the components of a galaxy:us media are solved under the assumption that convection takes place in a thin layer around the heating surface. A typical example of transient free convection in a porous medium adjacent to a vertical, semi-infinite flat plate with step increase in wall temperature or surface heat flux, is studied. Finite element method is used for computations.