Fluid Mechanics/ Aerodynamics/ Thermophysics

S0801 Banner, Mark R. Grade 10, Monterey County

Fractal Generation of Cavitation Waves
Advisor: Dr. Armando Galindo
School: Stevenson (Robert Louis) High School, Pebble Beach

S0802 Bingener, Eric E. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Which of the Following Propeller Pitch Angles Will Propel a Cargo Ship at the Fastest Speed: 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, or
Advisor: Mr. Phillip Wolf
School: St. Francis High School, La Canada

S0803 Cooper, Louise P. Grade 11, Santa Clara County

Sound Barriers
Advisor: Mr. David Foster
School: Notre Dame High School, San Jose

S0804 De Selm, Daniel C. Grade 10, Orange County

Aerodynamic Performance Characteristics of Inflated Fabric Canopy Shapes
Advisor: Mr. Michael Nakaue
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine

S0805 Edwards, Hugh "Tom" Grade 9, Kern County

Is the 1-2-3 Rule Accurate?
Advisor: Mrs. Kirsti Smith
School: Monroe (James) Junior High School, Ridgecrest

S0806 Fenner, Conrad D. Grade 10, Ventura County

A Closer Look at Wings and Flaps for Aircraft
Advisor: Mrs. Patricia Doring
School: Westlake High School, Westlake Village

S0807 Gerlach, Tim R. Grade 9, Orange County

Breaking Wind: The Fight against Drag
Advisor: Ms. Karen Kneisel
School: Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Rancho Santa Margari

S0808 Gutmark, Iris Grade 10, Kern County

Vortex Combustion: A New Efficient and Pollution Free Energy Source
Advisor: Mr. Peter Babcock
School: Burroughs (Sherman E.) High School, Ridgecrest

S0809 Hardy, Brooke R. Grade 12, Orange County

Dolphin Hydrodynamics
Advisor: Mr. William Bell
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine

S0810 Johnson, Bryan L. Grade 9, San Diego County

Optimization of Digit Spacing for Maximum Hydrodynamic Propulsion
Advisor: Ms. Judith Reith
School: Point Loma High School, San Diego

S0811 Kean, Adam C. Grade 11, Monterey County

Interferograms: How They can Help Aeronautics
Advisor: Mr. Stephen Widmark
School: Pacific Grove High School, Pacific Grove

S0812 Kring, James M. Grade 12, San Diego County

Wind Energy Used to Power a Boat into the Wind
Advisor: Mr. Larry Nordell
School: Mount Miguel High School, Spring Valley

S0813 Kuo, Kenneth H. Grade 9, Kern County

Incredible Wings!
Advisor: Mr. Chris Ostermann
School: Murray Junior High School, Ridgecrest

S0814 Loeb, Stefan R. Grade 9, Los Angeles County

Principles of Aerodynamics
Advisor: Mr. Louis Garcia
School: Brentwood School, Los Angeles

S0815 Meyers, Jason D. Grade 9, Fresno County

Spark Plugs
Advisor: Mr. Mike Olenchalk
School: Buchanan (Floyd B.) High School, Clovis

S0816 Myers, Christian K. Grade 10, Mendocino County

Maximizing Lift through Airfoil Design
Advisor: Mr. Don McAlister
School: Willits High School, Willits

S0817 Rathbun, Timothy A. Grade 12, San Diego County

Effect of Airfoil Surface Texture on Lift and Drag Characteristics
Advisor: C. Rossi
School: Morse (Samuel F.B.) Senior High School, San Diego

S0818 Romo, Ryan T. Grade 12, San Bernardino County

To Duct or Not to Duct: Yes, That is the Question
Advisor: Mr. Joe Bradley
School: Chino Senior High School, Chino

S0819 Schwager, Mac Grade 11, Riverside County

How is Wing Dihedral Related to Spiral Stability in Sail Planes?
Advisor: Ms. Michele Lieux
School: North (John Wesley) High School, Riverside

S0820 Still, Jonathan D. Grade 9, San Bernardino County

Magnetohydrodynamics
Advisor: Mr. Ellis Stevens
School: Calvary Chapel High School, Redlands

S0821 Venkataraman, Ramesh G. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Solar Hydrogen Energy: A Power System for the Next Generation
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge