Robert L. Whipple

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<h2>Name:Robert L. Whipple </h2>
<h2>Rank: Research Engineer  </h2>
<h2>Highest Degree:  MS Michigan Technological University </h2>
<h2>Key words of Expertise:Engineering Mechanics, Experimental Methods, Biomechanics, Phytomechanics</h2>
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<h2> Current/recent research projects: </h2>	
<p>Technical roles performed in research activities include: Design of experiments, design of experimental equipment, data acquisition to include installation and programing of computerized data acquisition systems, instrumentation selection and calibration, and data analysis with  statistical comparisons.  Projects include:
<p>-Diurnal size changes in plants.
<p>-Stress wave propagation in underground hardrock mines.
<p>-Properties of finger bones
<p>-Flow patterns and heat transfer of louvered fin heat exchanger.
<p>-Design of sporting equipment.
<p>-Effects of corona discharge on heat transfer and pressure drops in tubes.
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<h2> Selected Publications </h2>
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<p>Whipple, R.L., J.B. Ligon, C.P. Burger and M.S. Coffman.  Resistance Strain Gages as Physiological Transducers on Trees.  Experimental Mechanics, Vol. 16, No. 9, pp. 329-336, September 1976.
<p>Nelson, D.A., M.M. Ohadi, S. Zia and R.L. Whipple. Electrostatic Effects on Pressure Drop in Tube Flows.  International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 298-302. 1990.
<p>Ohadi, M.M., R.A. Haase, R.L. Whipple and A.F. Wouri.  A Basic Study on Ice Detachment From Road Surface Via High-Pressure Abrasive Liquid Jets.  Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Jet Cutting Technology, Amsterdam, paper no. H-3, October 1990.