2011 Virtual Pressroom
The Division exists for the advancement and diffusion of knowledge of the physics of fluids with special emphasis on the dynamical theories of the liquid, plastic and gaseous states of matter under all conditions of temperature and pressure.
64th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics
November 20-22, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland
The meeting brought together researchers from across the globe to address some of the most important questions in modern astronomy, engineering, alternative energy, biology, and medicine.
Press Releases
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). View More »
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). View More »
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). View More »
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). View More »
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). View More »
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). View More »
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). View More »
Gallery of Fluid Motion
November 18, 2011 - Evocative images and animations bring the science of fluid dynamics to life (APS DFD Meeting 2011). View More »
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). View More »
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). View More »
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). View More »
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. View More »
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). View More »
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. View More »