The last article talked about how super and turbochargers worked, and their potential downfalls. One particular disadvantage of a turbocharger is that of turbo lag - here I try and explain how to circumvent this, and the problems these solutions present themselves.
I believe that’s a picture of Jeremy Clarkson in an Ariel Atom V8, which is unfortunate since the engines in that thing contain neither superchargers nor turbochargers. Ah well. Read on for more information about them both!
Although expect me to stay true to the original title of this blog. Engineering Daily (but not really daily)
Vergecastin’
3 of the coolest people ever on the Internet, Josh Topolsky, Nilay Patel and Paul Miller.
To say that I’m ecstatic right now is an understatement. Hard work and perseverance have paid off, and now (hopefully, if I get the grades) I am studying in a place where I have never thought possible.
So, throw any questions you have at me, ask for stuff to be covered or correct me on my mistakes (which there are plenty of, I’m sure)
Thank you :)
I used to go on Tumblr a lot…until I took an arrow to the knee.
Leaving this here as a reminder to myself to read it when I have more time and no exams looming ahead. Seems like a good place to start for beginners who want to understand more about cryptography (I sure do)
Crazy Pilot Flyby at 1m.
(With thanks to Gizmodo for providing the video)
So this pilot with the Argentinian Air Force - damned Argentinians, who else is crazy enough to do this?! - flies low over trees and flies past his colleagues on the ground at an altitude of just 1m off the ground. If you thought the pilot’s POV was insane, just check the footage from his “friends” if you can call them that after what he did.
From a physics point of view, a jet fighter flying that low to the ground is subjected to ground effect. As the altitude of the plane decreases to 1-1.5 x its own wingspan, the air pressure below the wing increases. This results in an artificial reduction of aerodynamic drag causing greater speed and lift on the plane. This may make it more dangerous for a pilot to fly at low altitudes, since the greater speed calls for an even faster reaction time than normal. Add to that your usual barrage of obstacles such as buildings, pylons and yes, other people too.
Edit: this is my 100th post! Finally made it to this nice achievement :)
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