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I can answer questions about aerodynamics (high speed and low speed), internal fluid flow, computational methods (CFD, some design, etc.)

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25+ Aerospace Engineering, University Professor

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Mississippi State University AIAA SIAM

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AIAA SIAM

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PhD Aerospace Engineering

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Recent Answers from Mark Janus

2012-04-24 Autogiro concept:

I think autogiros are quite ingenious designs...  that said, to your point, Eurocopter and others have designs similar to the 1950's Fairey Rotodyne.  The complexities of the main rotor (the changing angle

2012-03-15 Information regaring Spiroid Winglets:

I'm not sure of what you mean when you say "how the flow over the Spiroid Winglet is generated".  The design concept centers around removing the wingtip by having the wing close back upon itself. As far

2012-03-11 Careers in CFD/Aerodynamics for Non-US citizens:

You shouldn't have any difficulties finding a job in the CFD area...  no I wouldn't switch to ME...Aeros get jobs in ME positions all the time...  no particular companies come to mind, but the market fluctuates

2012-03-08 Information regaring Spiroid Winglets:

Sorry for the delay, I was out of town and had no internet connection...    This is kind of a broad question...  main thing I would ask/advise has to do with how you are planning on using CFD in the design

2011-12-30 Aerospace engineering jobs prospects in the States:

Hi Joel,    You are correct that large companies have many military contracts that require US citizen labor, but for example Boeing has a tremendous commercial aircraft division.  If you do good in your

 

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