[PSUBS-MAILIST] laminar vs. turbulent flow

["Mad Pirate Shin" <psub_only_temporary@hotmail.com>]

  This topic has had it's fair share of discussion in the past, but I would 
like to add an idea I saw in the October 2003 Popular Science.  On page 83, 
in the article 'The Shape of Wings to Come,' the author mentions the use of 
various materials layered over or imbedded in the skin of aircraft that can 
vibrate via an electric current.  Allowing the modification of the 
vibrations would allow one to alter the 'roughness' of the vehicle's 
surface, maintaining the optimium flow for any given speed.


regards,
Shin






"And further more, be advised that although this is actually a live 
broadcast and is being sent out at this very moment, it is quite possible 
that it may arrive tomorrow, right now, or perhaps even yesterday." -Serial 
Experiments Lain ep#8

_________________________________________________________________
Send and receive larger attachments with Hotmail Extra Storage.   
http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es