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Owl Feathers Provide Inspiration to Build More Efficient Aircraft and Wind Turbines

Janina Lazo-Cruz — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:54:27 +0000

Airfoils are two-dimensional structures that describe an aviation wing or a propeller from a turbine or windmill. Their design faces challenges on reducing noise during operation while optimizing its aerodynamic performance. Owls are known to hunt their preys without noticeable sound, and this feature of their flight has inspired researchers to study and mimic their […]

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Wind Turbines Under Bridges Tackle Both Space and Noise Problems

Mila Luleva — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 11:05:00 +0000

Scientists from U.K. and Spain suggest that the space under bridges is one of the most viable locations for positioning wind turbines. Wind turbines are highly efficient in producing clean renewable energy, but they have never been considered the best of neighbors. People have continuously complained about the noise these majestic constructions generate. In many […]

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Vinalhaven, Maine, Has Three Noisy Wind Turbines That Stir Disputes

Ovidiu Sandru — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:07:56 +0000

Wind turbines are not always friendly with their neighbors, because they emit loud sounds and disturb the normal activity of people, especially during nighttime. There are regulations to this, but they are interpretable, even in the eyes of experts, who see the same numbers and tell two different stories.

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