Lehigh University Assistant Professor Justin W. Jaworski, Ph.D., will present “Understanding the Silent Flight of Owls” at the Monmouth County Audubon Society’s meeting at 8 p.m. April 12 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 200 Fair Haven Road, Fair Haven. The public is welcome, and admission is free.
Jaworski will discuss recent research into how sound is produced and eliminated by owl wings and provide an understanding of the physics behind the owl’s stealth, which can impact commercial and military applications, ranging from aircraft to wind turbines to underwater vehicles.
Jaworski’s research investigates natural and aerospace phenomena involving a dynamic interaction between fluid flows and structural movement, from snoring to the stability of flexible wings and wind turbine blades to the silent flight of owls.
The Monmouth County Audubon Society, a chapter of the National Audubon Society, is dedicated to the enjoyment and study of nature, wildlife conservation, habitat protection and education. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month, September through May at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
For more information, visit monmouthaudubon.org or email info@monmouthaudubon.org.
