1998 Category Winners in
Fluid Mechanics/ Aerodynamics/ Thermophysics

First Place: J0911

Koerner, David C. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Getting a Lift Out of Winglets
Advisor: Ms. Nancy Bernstine
School: Dodson (Rudecinda Sepulveda) Middle School, Rancho Palos Verdes

Second Place: J0906

Garen, Steven R. Grade 7, Los Angeles County
The Effect of Blade Pitch and Rotor Design on How Much Electric Power a Windmill Generates
Advisor: Mrs. Heather White
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

Third Place: J0922

Whittinghill, Ian R. Grade 8, Ventura County
The Effect of Air Density on Radio Frequency Energy Driven Plasma Engines
Advisor: Mr. John Long
School: Los Altos Intermediate School, Camarillo

Honorable Mention: J0904

Fry, Marcus A. Grade 7, San Mateo County
A Study of Pulse Jets
Advisor: Mr. Bill Dolyniuk
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside