Challenge Team Abstract

Team Number 031 School Name: Cuba High School Area of Science: Environmental Project Title: Controlling Erosion with Hydrofoils

Erosion along riverbeds and aroyyos is a problem in many places, effecting roads, houses, and both public and private property.

Current thought is that due to the dynamics of the shape of a hydrofoil, which in this instance is the same shape as the cross-section of an airplane wing, which produces lift. Since the hydrofoil is stationary, the diversion of water is caused this phenomenon of physics.

The focus of this project is to write a C++ program that will determine if the dynamics of a hydrofoil can divert water to decrease erosion along the banks of an arroyo/riverbed. This program will also determine the efficiency of using this method to decrease the erosion factors.

Team Members

• Shawn Camp
• Janine Morales
• Melanie Noble
• Jennifer Salaz
• Jocelyn Salaz

Sponsoring Teachers

• Denise Drzymalski

Project Advisor(s)

• Lorenzo Gonzolas