A newly designed material, which mimics the wing structure of owls, could help make wind turbines, computer fans and even planes much quieter. Early wind tunnel tests of the coating have shown a substantial reduction in noise without any noticeable effect on aerodynamics.
SOURCE: Wind Energy News — ScienceDaily – Read entire story here.
Silent flights: How owls could help make wind turbines and planes quieter
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