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APS Division of Fluid Dynamics Meeting
Baltimore, Maryland
November 20-22, 2011

Press releases highlight particular presentations at the Meeting. All press releases are posted in PDF format.

A Tiny Flame Shines Light on Supernovae Explosions
November 18, 2011 - Starting from the behavior of small flames in the laboratory, a team of researchers has gained new insights into the titanic forces that drive Type Ia supernova explosions.

Building Better Flapping Fliers
November 18, 2011 - Flapping mini-robots that can maneuver in tight spaces could be ideal for search-and-rescue operations (APS DFD Meeting 2011)

Engineers Devise Shoe Sampling System for Detecting Trace Amounts of Explosives
November 18, 2011 - Efficiently and unobtrusively screening for trace amounts of explosives on airline passengers could improve travel safety--and public relations. (APS DFD Meeting 2011)

From Turbine Erosion to Supernovae
November 18, 2011 - Cavitation Bubbles’ Violent Collapse Gives Insight into a Wide Range of Fluid Phenomena (APS DFD Meeting 2011)

Gallery of Fluid Motion
November 18, 2011 - Evocative images and animations bring the science of fluid dynamics to life (APS DFD Meeting 2011)

How Mosquitoes Fly in the Rain
November 18, 2011 - Mosquitoes, which thrive in hot, humid climates, are as adept at flying in rainstorms as under clear skies. That’s puzzling. (APS DFD Meeting 2011)

Ingredients Involved in ‘Splashing’ Revealed
November 18, 2011 - “Splashing” plays a central role in the transport of pollutants and the spread of diseases, but the actual physical ingredients and mechanisms involved in splashing aren’t all that well understood. (APS DFD Meeting 2011)

Mechanism of Wine Swirling Explained
November 18, 2011 - How swirling wine to release its bouquet – a process known as “orbital shaking” – works has been something of a mystery. (APS DFD Meeting 2011)

New Design for Mechanical Heart Valves
November 18, 2011 - The heart’s valves are asymmetrical. Mechanical heart valves, are symmetrical. Could an asymmetric design improve blood flow? (APS DFD Meeting 2011)

Peering Inside the ‘Deflagration-to-Detonation Transition’ of Explosions
November 18, 2011 - Explosions of reactive gases and the associated rapid, uncontrolled release of large amounts of energy pose threats of immense destructive power (APS DFD Meeting 2011)

Rainfall Suspected Culprit in Leaf Disease Transmission
November 18, 2011 - Rainfalls are suspected to trigger the spread of a multitude of foliar (leaf) diseases. (APS DFD 2011 Meeting)

Robojelly Gets an Upgrade: Underwater robot learns to swim more like the real thing
November 18, 2011 - New robot that mimics the graceful motions of jellyfish so precisely that it has been named Robojelly. (APS DFD Meeting 2011)

Main Release of News
November 7, 2011 - Compelling Research Will Flow at Fluid Dynamics Meeting: Wine swirling, heart valve action, detonating stars, and more. (APS DFD Meeting 2011)

DFD 2011 Meeting News Highlights
November 7, 2011 - APS DFD 2011 Meeting Overview: Supernovas, the Swirling of Wine, Heart Valves, Mary Poppins’ Umbrella and Other Surprising Insights into Flight, and More