Fluid Mechanics/ Aerodynamics/ Thermophysics

S0901 Anderson, George W. Grade 9, San Diego County

Effect of Rear Window Configuration on the Aerodynamic Drag of a Car
Advisor: Mr. Randy L. Borden
School: Bell (Alexander Graham) Junior High School, San Diego

S0902 Aquino, Lauren M. Grade 12, Orange County

Capturing and Storing Energy from Ocean Wind Waves
Advisor: Mr. Todd Channel
School: Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana

S0903 Bergstrom, Kristofer D. Grade 10, Kern County

Changes in Pressure during Balloon Inflation
Advisor: Mr. Troy Mehlhaff
School: Stockdale High School, Bakersfield

S0904 Brown, Jack M. Grade 12, Humboldt County

A Numerical Index for Calculating the Effect of Shape on the Hydrodynamic Drag of an Object
Advisor: Mr. Seth Zuckerman
School: Petrolia School, Petrolia

S0905 Christensen, Eric A. Grade 9, Orange County

Wing Efficiencies
Advisor: Mrs. Maureen Leith
School: Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Rancho Santa Margari

S0906 Fernando, Mahen J. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

The Heavier They Are the Faster They Fly
Advisor: Mr. Jeremy Yuker
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson

S0907 Goldberg, Steven B. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

An Analysis of Off Axis Wind Effects on Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWTS)
Advisor: Mrs. Margery Lee Weitkamp
School: Chaminade College Preparatory, West Hills

S0908 Hartman, Christopher M. Grade 9, Ventura County

Investigating Sound Wall Effectiveness
Advisor: Mrs. Patricia Doring
School: Westlake High School, Westlake Village

S0909 Michel, Jimmy Grade 10, Orange County

What Type of Windmill Propeller Will Produce the Greatest Output of Energy Measured in Milliamps?
Advisor: Mrs. Nancy Custer
School: Valley High School, Santa Ana

S0910 Myles, Kimberly R. Grade 12, Monterey County

A Study of the Associated Thermodynamics of a Reversed Cycle Engine
Advisor: Mr. Randy Randall
School: Monterey High School, Monterey

S0911 Nevins, Erica M. Grade 9, Kern County

How do Different Fluids Affect Collector Efficiency?
Advisor: Mr. Chris Ostermann
School: Murray Junior High School, Ridgecrest

S0912 Newbill, Michael P. Grade 11, Ventura County

Bernoulli's Principle
Advisor: Mr. David Cooper
School: Moorpark High School, Moorpark

S0913 Rathbun, Timothy A. Grade 11, San Diego County

Effect of Surface Texture on Lift Characteristics
Advisor: Ms. Mary Singh
School: Morse (Samuel F.B.) Senior High School, San Diego

S0914 Reid, Chuck S. Grade 9, Orange County

Do Various Metals Have the Same Capacity to Give Off or Take On Heat?
Advisor: Ms. Sharon Writer
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park

S0915 Rogers, John C. Grade 10, San Luis Obispo County

How Does Design Change Performance?
Advisor: Dr. Michael Landino
School: Morro Bay High School, Morro Bay

S0916 Snipes, Caroline A. Grade 9, Kern County

Which Materials Make the Best Synthetic Membrane during Diffusion?
Advisor: Mrs. Kirsti Smith
School: Monroe (James) Junior High School, Ridgecrest

S0917 Vasudev, Deepta Grade 11, Orange County

Shape And Viscous Effect
Advisor: Mr. George Varvas
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine

S0918 Wedewer, James T. Grade 9, Los Angeles County

Propulsion: A Comparison of Propellers and Ducted Fans
Advisor: Mrs. Margery Lee Weitkamp
School: Chaminade College Preparatory, West Hills

S0919 Wyckhouse, Brad N. Grade 12, Orange County

How Does a Fan's Blade Pitch Affect the Wind Speed It Produces?
Advisor: Ms. Carmen Knopke
School: Fullerton Union High School, Fullerton

S0998 Bennett, Jennifer C. Grade 10, Lake County

Optimum Variables for Thermostability
Advisor: Mr. David Butler
School: Kelseyville High School, Kelseyville

S0999 Romo, Ryan T. Grade 11, San Bernardino County

Which Shape has the Least Wind Resistance?
Advisor: Mr. Stephen McClure
School: Chino Senior High School, Chino