What are you trying to do? Articulate your objectives using absolutely no jargon.
We undertake experiments to study the interactions of fluids and surfaces in relative motion. Our goal is to enable quieter and energy-efficient vehicles in aerospace and naval applications.
How is it done today, and what are the limits of current practice?
Most technologies in practice today are based on laboratory based investigations which are usually scaled studies under simplified conditions. To study them at full scale is very expensive and is not amenable for repetitive and controlled investigations.
What is new in your approach and why do you think it will be successful?
Our approach uses atmospheric flows over unique natural surfaces to mimic the vehicle flows, that translate to full scale and realistic scenarios.
Who cares? If you are successful, what difference will it make?
If successful, the datasets obtained will be used to validate cutting edge computational models. This in turn will enable batch testing of several candidates for noise reduction and energy efficiency. This will further enable practical technologies that will translate to enhanced public health, climate preservation, military superiority, and tax dollar savings.