| "This is a model of a double-delta wing with tails. It is essentially a simple geometric representation of a fighter aircraft like the F-14 or F-15 that we use to examine flow physics. The simple geometry allows me to isolate and examine flow structures like the vortex that forms on leading edges. This type of information and data are used to assess the accuracy of computer simulations involving the same geometry. This process is called code validation.
"This department [the Flow Modeling and Control Branch] is geared toward research. We actually use the scientific method – formulating a hypothesis, doing research, reporting the results, and revising your hypothesis. We tend to take a team approach, using our collective talents and skills to meet the objectives of an experiment or research program.
"Working at NASA is a learning experience every single day. There are brilliant people around you, and the wealth of experience allows you to increase your knowledge and broaden your horizons." |
Luther Jenkins
Aerospace Research Engineer
Langley Research Center
Brown University
George Washington University
Joined NASA in 1990 |
