Air Flow Collection

Engraving depicting a fireman opening the door of the ventilating furnace at the bottom of a coal pit
5309094 Engraving depicting a fireman opening the door of the ventilating furnace at the bottom of a coal pit; (add.info)

A wind sail, 1850
3330555 A wind sail, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a wind sail, a small tube or funnel of canvas, used to convey a stream of air into the lower apartments of a ship)

Marc Seguin's locomotive
5308300 Marc Seguin's locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Marc Seguin's locomotive used on the St Etienne Line. Shown is the fan device used for supplying a draught to the boiler)

Sectional view of a furnace ventilation shaft typical of many coal mines
5307486 Sectional view of a furnace ventilation shaft typical of many coal mines.; (add.info.: Sectional view of a furnace ventilation shaft typical of many coal mines)

Old-fashioned wooden bellows

Wind tunnel ship testing, 1952
Wind tunnel ship testing. This is a model of a liner being tested in an open jet wind tunnel. Photographed in 1952, in the Aerodynamics Division of the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK

Air flow around an aircraft
Air flow around a hovering plane. Supercomputer simulation of the air flow around a hovering Harrier fighter plane. The Harrier has moveable jet exhaust nozzles

Mach 2. 5 wind tunnel
Mach 2.5 wind tunnel. Observation window showing the inside of a high-speed wind tunnel. This is the Mach 2.5 wind tunnel

Delta wing aerodynamics. Vortices (right) seen streaming off a delta wing (left) during a water tunnel test. Air bubbles were used to visualise the flow pattern

Delta wing in a wind tunnel, 1964
Delta wing being inspected by a researcher in a wind tunnel. A delta wing is a triangular wing used on high-speed aircraft

Aerodynamics experiment. Researcher adjusting aeronautical equipment being used in a physics experiment. Photographed in the Aerodynamics Division of the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK

Wind tunnel nozzle, 1953
Wind tunnel nozzle. This is an adjustable nozzle for a supersonic wind tunnel. The nozzle width can be changed to alter the speed of the wind flowing through the tunnel

Nikolai Zhukovsky, Russian engineer
Nikolai Yegorovich Zhukovsky (1847-1921), Russian engineer. Also known as Joukowsky, he pioneered the study of air and fluid flow, which was crucial to a proper understanding of powered flight

Clouds disrupted by islands, true-colour satellite image. North is at top. The islands (brown) of the Canary Islands (lower right) and Madeira (upper centre) are disrupting clouds (white)

Refrigerated milk cart, 19th century
Refrigerated milk cart. This design, from the USA, used ice to keep the air temperature cool for the transport of milk. Holes in the compartments allowed air to circulate from where the ice

16th Century mine ventilation, artwork
16th Century mine ventilation. Historical artwork showing three different methods used to ventilate mines during the 16th Century. Published in 1556

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Boeing engineers Chris Chapman, Greg Clark, and Ashesh Patel work diligently to understand the intricate dynamics of air flow. With their expertise, they delve into the world of aerodynamics, exploring how air moves around an aircraft. In a nod to history, they draw inspiration from old-fashioned wooden bellows that were once used to create artificial airflow. These pioneers in aviation research take us back to 1952 when wind tunnel ship testing was at its peak. The team's focus is on achieving optimal air flow efficiency as they experiment with Mach 2. 5 wind tunnels. Their groundbreaking discoveries shed light on delta wing aerodynamics – a revolutionary concept that would shape future aircraft designs. Transporting us further back in time, we witness the mesmerizing sight of a delta wing being tested in a wind tunnel during 1964. This captivating image captures the essence of their relentless pursuit for knowledge through rigorous aerodynamics experiments. Their dedication extends beyond borders as they pay homage to Nikolai Zhukovsky, the Russian engineer who laid the foundation for modern aerodynamic theory. His contributions continue to inspire these Boeing engineers' quest for understanding air flow intricacies. As if unraveling nature's secrets wasn't enough, these brilliant minds also explore how islands disrupt clouds' natural formations – showcasing their curiosity knows no bounds. Not limited solely to aviation applications, our journey takes an unexpected turn towards everyday life innovations like refrigerated milk carts from the 19th century. Even then, engineers recognized that controlling air flow played a crucial role in preserving perishable goods. Through this captivating glimpse into Boeing engineers' world exploration and experimentation, we are reminded of humanity's ceaseless fascination with harnessing nature's forces for progress and innovation.