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Control and Stability of Aircraft
One of the key factors in the Wright brothers’ achievement of building the first heavier-than-air aircraft was their insight that…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanAuthor: Boomi Nathan
J. BoomiNathan is a writer at SenseCentral who specializes in making tech easy to understand. He covers mobile apps, software, troubleshooting, and step-by-step tutorials designed for real people—not just experts. His articles blend clear explanations with practical tips so readers can solve problems faster and make smarter digital choices. He enjoys breaking down complicated tools into simple, usable steps.
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Bio-mimetic Drag Reduction – Part 1: Sensing
Fish have a remarkable ability to sense the flow conditions around their bodies and subsequently manipulate their swimming…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Bio-mimetic Drag Reduction – Part 2: Aero- and Hydrodynamics
Part 1 of this blog series outlined the different sensing mechanisms that aquatic animals possess to create spatial images…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Bio-mimetic Drag Reduction – Part 3: Morphing
In the previous two posts of this blog series I introduced the different sensing mechanism that aquatic animals…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Dreams of Flight
Since the early days of human intelligence the dream of flying and the idea that we are not…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
High-Lift Devices
In a previous post I introduced the concept of boundary layer separation and how aquatic animals actively or passively…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
The Evolution of Airplanes
Adrian Bejan is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University and as an offshoot from his…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
The Birth of the Jet: The Engine that Shrunk the World
In today’s time it is easy to take for granted the complex inventions that alleviate our everyday life.…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Jet Engine Design and Optimisation
For aircraft jet propulsion there are in general four distinct designs: the turbojet, turbofan (or bypass engine), turboprop…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Variable Stiffness Composites
In previous posts I have discussed the unique characteristics and manufacturing processes of a certain type of composite material, namely continuous fibre-reinforced…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi Nathan