The discussion revolves around the application of the Bernoulli effect in designing a new vent system for Purple Martin housing to improve brood survival under temperature stress. Participants explore various design ideas, potential impacts on the birds, and the effectiveness of different venting strategies.
Participants express a range of views on the effectiveness of venting strategies, with no consensus on the best approach. Some agree on the need for further research and data collection, while others propose different design modifications and alternatives.
Participants note the limitations of their understanding of the birds' nesting habits and the specific environmental conditions that may affect the proposed designs. There is also uncertainty regarding the optimal dimensions and configurations for the venting system.
This discussion may be useful for wildlife enthusiasts, engineers interested in environmental design, and researchers studying avian behavior and habitat management.
Maybe a shorter form of the vuvuzela. $2.50 each.Tom.G said:Have Fun!
It might, but there are disadvantages. I recommend a thin black metal tube, so the sunlight heated surface is in closer contact with the rising internal air. There will also be an external air current moving up the outside of the stack, that will cool the surface. If ridges were added, they would need to be vertical inside the stack, and horizontal outside. That would increase the internal exchange area, but slow it by increasing the surface area drag, while also providing accommodation for spiders, that will block the airflow.NatureFriend said:If so, could increasing the surface area for heat absorption by adding short, black ridges along this section accomplish the same thing?