Von Karman vortex streets are a linear chain of spiraling whirlwinds. They were named after Theodore Von Karman, a co-founder of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, regarded by many as the ...

A strong, stable vortex is like a skater spinning with their arms tucked closely in, holding in an area of cold air over the Arctic. But when there’s a wobble in the rotation, winds in the vortex can ...

In 2023, Sierra Space announced the VR35K-A had completed engine component testing, which allowed the company to advance to the full engine hot fire testing campaign. Next, Sierra Space will continue ...

Propulsion pods are not a new product, but a new configuration of traditional marine systems and components. As yet, studies have not shown whether pods are more efficient than conventional shaft ...

Read full article: Plenty of sunshine after fog clears in Central Florida This is what a split in the polar vortex looks like! Highlighted by the red boxes, you can see two distinct circulation ...

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