Fluid Flow Simulations for 3D Models of Ediacaran Organisms and Communities

Results files from computer simulations of fluid flow for 3D models of Ediacaran organisms and communities, generated using computational fluid dynamics. The simulations were performed using COMSOL Multiphysics software and are associated with NERC Grant NE/V010859/2, with data hosted by the British Geological Survey. The dataset was last updated on 2026-05-28.

Use Cases

• Validate computational fluid dynamics models based on the described simulation parameters like turbulence models and current velocities.
• Compare hydrodynamic performance between different Ediacaran organism models (e.g., 'Pectinifrons' vs. 'Pteridinium').
• Analyze the effect of model orientation (e.g., 0°, 90°, 180°) on fluid flow patterns.
• Benchmark simulation results against modern organism analogs like 'Chondrocladia lyra'.

Strengths

• Simulations are documented with specific parameters including current velocities (0.15, 0.5, 0.85 m/s) and turbulence models.
• Results are linked to peer-reviewed publications (Darroch et al. 2022, Darroch et al. 2023) for methodological context.
• Includes comparative data from modern organisms and initial calibration trials ('Cylinder Tests').

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect bias inherent to the specific simulation models and parameters chosen.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS), associated with NERC Grant NE/V010859/2.

Collection Method

Generated using computational fluid dynamics simulations in COMSOL Multiphysics.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-28 14:05:37.344474; freshness should be verified.