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ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
With detailed analyses of flying motion of a helicopter like bamboo toy, “Bamboo dragonfly”, we revealed and analyzed a back flow effect on a lift force appeared under a non-stationary condi…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
Modern airfoils, based on 1930-40s designs, have reached their limit of efficiency. Can airfoils modeled after living things produce more lift? The purpose of this experiment was to determin…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
The purpose of the investigation was to perform a mathematical analysis of the Wright Brother’s intellectual process of identifying and analyzing the problems of flight that led to the succe…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software Second Award
The goal of the project was to develop an RNA interference (RNAi)-based, highly specific, bio-pesticide for the control of the psyllid vector of citrus greening disease. Citrus greening dise…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
Mendocino motor is an effective, reliable, and environmentally-friendly converter of solar energy into mechanical energy, working almost without friction. Such engine’s considered to have lo…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
Agrobacterium tumefaciens causes the neoplastic ‘Crown Gall Tumor’ disease on most plants. The bacterium infects plants at a wound site and transfers a piece of DNA to a plant cell. The tran…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
My project was to determine the effects of resistance on the trajectories of marbles and the difference between motions ideally and with resistance. I constructed a ramp that could be adjust…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
Botryococcus braunii race B is a green algae that generates large amounts of triterpene oils, such as squalene, which are known progenitors of modern combustible fuels. Triterpene methyltran…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software Third Award
Algae are one of the most promising sources of biofuels because of their environmental sustainability, and the direct use of algal lipids as fuels. Conventional methods of extracting these l…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software Third Award
Taro is an important crop to many nations, especially Hawaii where myth labels it the elder sibling of all Hawaiians. Being isolated, Hawaiian varieties of taro were susceptible to many fore…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
The Purpose for the research is comparing two airfoils; the data of a conventional airfoil, and the data of our self-made airfoil that will have flexibility. An airfoil is a cross-section re…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
Found on all continents, nutsedge is a prolific weed burdening the lives of people around the world. The rapid growth and extreme difficulty of eradicating nutsedge is a result of its underg…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
This experiment was testing different angles of airfoil slots on the separation effects (drag, lift, and moment). It was hypothesized that the 30° and 45° slots would have higher aerodynamic…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
Hypothesis: If I conduct a polymerase reaction using microsatellite markers, a positive amplification of DNA will suggest the presence of a cold tolerance gene in napiergrass accessions. Pro…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
Running is a sport with high potential for impact-related injuries. On which surface would a runner experience less impact: concrete, asphalt, turf, or earth? It was expected that earth and…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
Two populations of Norway Spruce (Picea abies) exist in Europe: Central and Northern. A 33-base pair insertion is present in a mitochondrial nad1 gene intron in the Central population. The N…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software Fourth Award
Previous research on sport fencing has focused primarily on associated medical risk. The few papers addressing performance examined footwork and the lower body, but not the upper body. One d…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
NASA has developed the Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) to help astronauts maintain lower body muscle mass on the International Space Station (ISS). While ARED squat exercise has be…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
Most people enthuse about watching curving ball made by baseball player. Perhaps, it’s because it’s difficult to make curving ball to general people. but we found the way which make curving…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
Roughly 3.8 million concussions occur annually because of sports in the United States. There are lawsuits in professional football and hockey leagues for concussions that propose to award ov…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
When a drop of water is dripped on a cooled metal plate, it solidifies into the shape with the cusp-like top. The frozen drop has an inflexion point near the cusp. As an example, this effect…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software Second Award
Put a candle in a saucer filled with water, light the candle and then cover it with a beaker. After the candle extinguishes, the water level suddenly increases. The purpose of our experiment…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software Fourth Award
The world today faces an increasing shortage of food production due to the exponential growth in the human population. The root of this predicament lies in limitations to further improve cap…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
Potato viruses affect the potato farming and production industry each year. Finding tubers with resistance to the viruses is important for potato breeders in order to yield healthier tuber p…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
An electric point contact is used to identify the physical deformation of an object initiated by a nondestructive impact. The detection of electric signal allows a spatial sensitivity that i…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
This experiment determined if there is a correlation between the number of resin canals and the production of resin in various pine species. The species were selected based on their commerci…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
In my testing, I want to determine whether the angle of attack or wing shape affects lift more. I want to find this out because I find it fascinating how the smallest of details can produce…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
The goal of this project is to apply different greases to go-kart wheel bearings and compare the work needed to move the go kart. The work values can establish a relationship between the gre…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software Fourth Award
PURPOSE: To determine the effects of natural extracts and agricultural fungicides on the growth and aggregate quality of soybeans. Secondly, to compare fungicidal attributes of natural extra…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
Many waves formed in nature are primarily linear and have a property called dispersion, causing different waveforms to separate and lose amplitude. Solitons can retain their pulse form as th…