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On asymptotic theory of plane separated flows

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A review of investigations of plane steady external flows of incompressible fluid with developed separation zones at high Reynolds numbers is presented.

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The author is grateful to G. L. Korolev for the help during the preparation of this review and to the referees for their great work with my English.

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Sychev, V.V. On asymptotic theory of plane separated flows. J Eng Math 129, 11 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10665-021-10101-x

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