Our hydrodynamic flume provides a controlled environment to visualize and analyze the complex fluid dynamics associated with airflow over the ear and Cat-Ears products.  By utilizing precise physical models within a regulated water flow, the flume enables the observation of flow phenomena that directly correlate to wind noise generation.

 

Fluorescein dye visualization(s) allow for the quantitative and qualitative assessment of flow patterns, including boundary layer separation, turbulence intensity, and vortex formation, around assorted ear geometries and those augmented with our products.  This comparative analysis provides insights regarding the specific mechanisms by which our products (and prototypes) modify the flow field.