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Team Picture Fall 2006
| Pictured (from left to right): Curtis Hamman, Jordan Nelson, Rion Gull, Jeff Burdett, Randi Stephensen |
| Pictured (from left to right): Curtis Hamman, Jordan Nelson, Rion Gull, Jeff Burdett, Randi Stephensen |
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A tornado is one of the most fascinating and powerful natural phenomena on earth. The development of a portable and interactive tornado machine provides an ideal educational environment whereby students are able to physically interact with and analyze many of the same dynamical processes that natural tornadoes employ. The Tornado Machine Project seeks to develop such a device with an emphasis on the qualitative development of a tornado-like vortex within a portable yet interactive operating chamber in order to provide an educational facet from which students may embark upon their own inquisitive investigations.
A tornado is one of the most fascinating and powerful natural phenomena on earth. The development of a portable and interactive tornado machine provides an ideal educational environment whereby students are able to physically interact with and analyze many of the same dynamical processes that natural tornadoes employ. The Tornado Machine Project seeks to develop such a device with an emphasis on the qualitative development of a tornado-like vortex within a portable yet interactive operating chamber in order to provide an educational facet from which students may embark upon their own inquisitive investigations. Examples of the Tornado Machine in action are shown below.
A comprehensive project proposal may be viewed here. A comprehensive final report for the Fall semester progress may be viewed here.
A comprehensive project proposal may be viewed here.
| Pictured: Jeff Burdett, Curtis Hamman, Jordan Nelson Not Pictured: Rion Gull, Randi Stephensen |
| Pictured (from left to right): Curtis Hamman, Jordan Nelson, Rion Gull, Jeff Burdett, Randi Stephensen |
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A comprehensive project proposal may be viewed here.
Not Pictured: Rion Gull, Randi Stephensen ||
Not Pictured: Rion Gull, Randi Stephensen ||
| Pictured: Jeff Burdett, Curtis Hamman, Jordan Nelson Not Pictured: Rion Gull, Randi Stephensen |
| Pictured: Jeff Burdett, Curtis Hamman, Jordan Nelson Not Pictured: Rion Gull, Randi Stephensen |
| Pictured: Jeff Burdett, Curtis Hamman, Jordan Nelson Not Pictured: Rion Gull, Randi Stephensen |
| Pictured: Jeff Burdett, Curtis Hamman, Jordan Nelson Not Pictured: Rion Gull, Randi Stephensen |
A tornado is one of the most fascinating and powerful natural phenomenon on earth. The development of a portable and interactive tornado machine provides an ideal educational environment whereby students are able to physically interact with and analyze many of the same dynamical processes that natural tornadoes employ. The Tornado Machine Project seeks to develop such a device with an emphasis on the qualitative development of a tornado-like vortex within a portable yet interactive operating chamber in order to provide an educational facet from which students may embark upon their own inquisitive investigations.
A tornado is one of the most fascinating and powerful natural phenomena on earth. The development of a portable and interactive tornado machine provides an ideal educational environment whereby students are able to physically interact with and analyze many of the same dynamical processes that natural tornadoes employ. The Tornado Machine Project seeks to develop such a device with an emphasis on the qualitative development of a tornado-like vortex within a portable yet interactive operating chamber in order to provide an educational facet from which students may embark upon their own inquisitive investigations.
A tornado is one of the most fascinating and powerful natural phenomenon on earth. The development of a portable and interactive tornado machine provides an ideal educational environment whereby students are able to physically interact with and analyze many of the same dynamical processes that natural tornadoes employ. The Tornado Machine Project seeks to develop such a device with an emphasis on the qualitative development of a tornado-like vortex within a portable yet interactive operating chamber to provide an educational facet from which students may embark upon their own inquisitive investigations.
A tornado is one of the most fascinating and powerful natural phenomenon on earth. The development of a portable and interactive tornado machine provides an ideal educational environment whereby students are able to physically interact with and analyze many of the same dynamical processes that natural tornadoes employ. The Tornado Machine Project seeks to develop such a device with an emphasis on the qualitative development of a tornado-like vortex within a portable yet interactive operating chamber in order to provide an educational facet from which students may embark upon their own inquisitive investigations.
A tornado is one of the most fascinating and destructive natural phenomena on earth. The development of a portable and interactive tornado machine provides an ideal educational environment whereby students are able to physically interact with and analyze many of the same dynamical processes that natural tornadoes employ. The Tornado Machine Project seeks to develop such a device with an emphasis on the qualitative development of a tornado-like vortex within a portable yet interactive operating chamber that accurately simulates typical tornado development.
A tornado is one of the most fascinating and powerful natural phenomenon on earth. The development of a portable and interactive tornado machine provides an ideal educational environment whereby students are able to physically interact with and analyze many of the same dynamical processes that natural tornadoes employ. The Tornado Machine Project seeks to develop such a device with an emphasis on the qualitative development of a tornado-like vortex within a portable yet interactive operating chamber to provide an educational facet from which students may embark upon their own inquisitive investigations.
| Pictured: Jeff Burdett, Curtis Hamman, Jordan Nelson Not Pictured: Rion Gull, Randi Stephensen |
| Pictured: Jeff Burdett, Curtis Hamman, Jordan Nelson Not Pictured: Rion Gull, Randi Stephensen |
| Pictured: Jeff Burdett, Curtis Hamman, Jordan Nelson Not Pictured: Rion Gull, Randi Stephensen |
| Pictured: Jeff Burdett, Curtis Hamman, Jordan Nelson Not Pictured: Rion Gull, Randi Stephensen |
A tornado is one of the most fascinating and destructive natural phenomena on earth. The development of a portable and interactive tornado machine provides an ideal educational environment whereby students are able to physically interact with and analyze many of the same dynamical processes associated with tornadoes. The Tornado Machine Project seeks to develop such a device with an emphasis on the qualitative development of a tornado-like vortex within a portable yet interactive operating chamber that accurately simulates typical tornado development.
A tornado is one of the most fascinating and destructive natural phenomena on earth. The development of a portable and interactive tornado machine provides an ideal educational environment whereby students are able to physically interact with and analyze many of the same dynamical processes that natural tornadoes employ. The Tornado Machine Project seeks to develop such a device with an emphasis on the qualitative development of a tornado-like vortex within a portable yet interactive operating chamber that accurately simulates typical tornado development.
The focus of this project is towards the qualitative development of a “tornado”-like vortex within an operating chamber as shown above. The device will provide a form of visual feedback to distinguish between the rotating flow and the periphery. Through the integration of measurement devices, many aspects of the flow such as the velocity field, pressure field, and wall shear stress will be quantified. This will allow for the verification of fluid mechanical concepts through explicit physical interaction by the student. The development and construction of an interactive desktop tornado machine for educational use combines fluid mechanical concepts and experimental analysis into a unique stand-alone device.
The focus of this project is towards the qualitative development of a “tornado”-like vortex within a portable operating chamber. The device will provide a form of visual feedback to distinguish between the rotating flow and the periphery. Through the integration of measurement devices, many aspects of the flow such as the velocity field, pressure field, and wall shear stress will be quantified. This will allow for the verification of fluid mechanical concepts through explicit physical interaction by the student. The development and construction of an interactive desktop tornado machine for educational use combines fluid mechanical concepts and experimental analysis into a unique stand-alone device.
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Tornado Machine
Problem Statement
Problem Statement
Project Summary
Project Summary
Team Picture
Team Picture
Not Pictured: Rion Gull, Randi Stephensen ||
Not Pictured: Rion Gull, Randi Stephensen ||
Tornado Machine Project Summary
Problem Statement
A tornado is one of the most fascinating and destructive natural phenomena on earth. The development of a portable and interactive tornado machine provides an ideal educational environment whereby students are able to physically interact with and analyze many of the same dynamical processes associated with tornadoes. The Tornado Machine Project seeks to develop such a device with an emphasis on the qualitative development of a tornado-like vortex within a portable yet interactive operating chamber that accurately simulates typical tornado development.
Project Summary
The focus of this project is towards the qualitative development of a “tornado”-like vortex within an operating chamber as shown above. The device will provide a form of visual feedback to distinguish between the rotating flow and the periphery. Through the integration of measurement devices, many aspects of the flow such as the velocity field, pressure field, and wall shear stress will be quantified. This will allow for the verification of fluid mechanical concepts through explicit physical interaction by the student. The development and construction of an interactive desktop tornado machine for educational use combines fluid mechanical concepts and experimental analysis into a unique stand-alone device.
The focus of this project is towards the qualitative development of a “tornado”-like vortex within an operating chamber as shown above. The device will provide a form of visual feedback to distinguish between the rotating flow and the periphery. Through the integration of measurement devices, many aspects of the flow such as the velocity field, pressure field, and wall shear stress will be quantified. This will allow for the verification of fluid mechanical concepts through explicit physical interaction by the student. The development and construction of an interactive desktop tornado machine for educational use combines fluid mechanical concepts and experimental analysis into a unique stand-alone device.
Team Picture
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| Pictured: Jeff Burdett, Curtis Hamman, Jordan Nelson Not Pictured: Rion Gull, Randi Stephensen |
The focus of this project is towards the qualitative development of a “tornado”-like vortex within an operating chamber as shown above. The device will provide a form of visual feedback to distinguish between the rotating flow and the periphery. Through the integration of measurement devices, many aspects of the flow such as the velocity field, pressure field, and wall shear stress will be quantified. This will allow for the verification of fluid mechanical concepts through explicit physical interaction by the student. The development and construction of an interactive desktop tornado machine for educational use combines fluid mechanical concepts and experimental analysis into an unique stand-alone device.
The focus of this project is towards the qualitative development of a “tornado”-like vortex within an operating chamber as shown above. The device will provide a form of visual feedback to distinguish between the rotating flow and the periphery. Through the integration of measurement devices, many aspects of the flow such as the velocity field, pressure field, and wall shear stress will be quantified. This will allow for the verification of fluid mechanical concepts through explicit physical interaction by the student. The development and construction of an interactive desktop tornado machine for educational use combines fluid mechanical concepts and experimental analysis into a unique stand-alone device.
Jeff Burdett, Rion Gull, Curtis Hamman, Jordan Nelson, and Randi Stephensen put your stuff here.
I’ve created a custom side bar for you too. feel free to change as appropriate, although once the ME4000 gets started, there will be certain categories I’ll want you to specifically list on your sidebar. In the mean time, have fun wiki’ing. -Will
Tornado Machine Project Summary
A tornado is commonly described as a violently spinning column of air stretching from a cumulonimbus cloud to the surface of the earth. Tornadoes associated with geostrophic cumulus cloud systems typically develop as a result of several dynamical processes including strong convective currents, instability as a result of perturbative effects, stratified wind shear, and water condensation. The proposed research project seeks to integrate the atmospheric dynamics of tornadoes into a portable, interactive, and instructive tornado machine.
The focus of this project is towards the qualitative development of a “tornado”-like vortex within an operating chamber as shown above. The device will provide a form of visual feedback to distinguish between the rotating flow and the periphery. Through the integration of measurement devices, many aspects of the flow such as the velocity field, pressure field, and wall shear stress will be quantified. This will allow for the verification of fluid mechanical concepts through explicit physical interaction by the student. The development and construction of an interactive desktop tornado machine for educational use combines fluid mechanical concepts and experimental analysis into an unique stand-alone device.
Jeff Burdett, Rion Gull, Curtis Hamman, Jordan Nelson, and Randi Stephensen put your stuff here.
I’ve created a custom side bar for you too. feel free to change as appropriate, although once the ME4000 gets started, there will be certain categories I’ll want you to specifically list on your sidebar. In the mean time, have fun wiki’ing. -Will