GFSA Inc. is proud to announce Auburn
University's continued interest in the Geobat concept.
Science at it's best!
Bryan Recktenwald
Auburn University Graduate Student
Masters Candidate
Bryan Recktenwald has been conducting
research into the Geobat concept for the last two years.
Quote from Jack M. Jones, "Fluid
testing is mesmerizing."
The results are very interesting
and proprietary.
Geobat Fluid Model Build.
The folowing images show how the
Geobat fluid model was constructed.
Hypdodermic needle tubing is carfully
heated and bent to the desired position and inserted into the
body of the model.
Colored ink is then pumped into
the aft ends of the tubing and exits at the desired position.
Exit points are carefully determined
and lines are drawn to indicate position of the hypodermic needle
tubing
The model is made of epoxy resin, a resonably strong
material and easily carved out using a dremal tool.
Notice how the tubing exits slighty
above the leading edge on one side and below the leading edge
on the other side.
The aft ends are seperated slightly
to acept the ink attachment sleevs.
Wooden supports are epoxied about
the the top of the wing to maintain alighnment while cutting into
the wing.
Notice the scorched marks on the
tubeing from heating. All curves must be gentle or the tube will
collapse.
All tubes are now in place.
Super Glue is used to firmly hold
each tube in place and then filler is applied.
Forward end of tubes tubes are left
exposed for now. The model is carefully sanded to a smooth finish
and primer coat applied.
Forward ends of the tubes are cut
flush. The wooden supports are removed, one last primer coat
is applied and sanded to a smooth finish. The fluid model is
now complete except for the mounting plate
