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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Science
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This Supersonic Jet's Sharkskin-Like Coating Helps Reduce Its Emissions
Boom's recent supersonic tests included an experimental sharkskin-like material that makes the aircraft smoother and therefore more efficient. Developed by Micro Tau in Australia, the riblet-skinned material reduces drag, fuel consumption, and carbon emissions. Last fall, Boom applied patches of the material during testing of its experimental XB-1 to its underbelly. The material is a film with microscopic grooves or riblets on the surface. It is designed to mimic a shark's skin by reducing friction and smoothing out turbulent airflow. A shark's skin is covered in microscopic grooves called dermal denticals that allow it to swim more efficiently, using less energy. More from Robb Report Move Over, Palm Beach. Why Florida's Billionaire Set Is Flocking to Manalapan Banyan Tree's First Residential Project in Europe Will Be the Padilla Madrid Residences Here's Where You Can Get Jameson's Oldest Age-Statement Whiskey Yet The first XB-1 flights were initially subsonic flights to test the material's adhesive qualities, and its later supersonic tests also left the Micro Tau material unscathed. Boom tested the material for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the Department of Defense's organization for accelerating the adoption of commercial and dual-use technology, and the Air Force Operational Energy Office, dedicated to increasing operational efficiency of military aircraft. Typically, an aircraft design deals with drag by increasing engine thrust, which necessitates more fuel. That in turn leads to a heavier aircraft which, by definition, requires larger engines. Reducing drag by even a small percentage reduces fuel consumption (and therefore emissions) while enhancing operational efficiency. The sharkskin-like material could be used by the U.S. Air Force on legacy aircraft that include the C-17 Globemaster III, C-130 Hercules cargo transport and the KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling airplane. The three large aircraft, which carry large amounts of cargo or fuel, require unusual amounts of fuel. Delta Airlines is also testing the Micro Tau skin on its Boeing 767 fleet. The shark skin can be applied to an aircraft's fuselage, wings, and tail, and could improve efficiency up to 4 percent, according to Micro Tau estimates. 'From a big-picture perspective, our Riblet Package product can potentially save the aviation industry up to $10 billion in fuel annually,' said MicroTau Founder and CEO Henry Bilinsky in a statement. 'Due to the fuel cost savings, our customers in commercial aviation can expect a profit uplift of around 20 percent.' Last year, Lufthansa equipped some of its cargo fleet with a similar material called AeroSHARK from materials specialist BAF. The material is applied in small sections across the underbelly, and each section can be removed for maintenance and repairs. Japan Airlines and Swissair have also used AeroSHARK on selective fleet aircraft. Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Banyan Tree's First Residential Project in Europe Will Be the Padilla Madrid Residences
Banyan Tree may be best known for its hotels, but the international hospitality group also runs more than 20 branded residential developments around the world. And for the first time ever, it's expanding to Europe. Banyan Tree Padilla Madrid Residences will be the company's inaugural branded residences on the continent. Situated in the capital city's ritzy Salamanca district within a 1948 building designed by rationalist Spanish architect Luis Gutiérrez Soto, the 24 homes span from one-bedroom layouts to four bedrooms, with prices starting at about 3 million euros ($3.4 million) and rising to more than 16 million euros ($18.4 million). More from Robb Report Here's Where You Can Get Jameson's Oldest Age-Statement Whiskey Yet This $11.6 Million Marin County Home Sits Right on San Francisco Bay This New One-of-a-Kind Pagani Supercar Proves the Zonda Isn't Dead Yet 'Banyan Tree Padilla Madrid Residences marks an exciting milestone as our first branded residence in Europe, expanding our legacy beyond Asia and bringing our signature hospitality and wellness lifestyle to a new audience,' Stuart Reading, the managing director at Banyan Group Residences, said in a statement. 'This project is a testament to our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences that honor both cultural heritage and contemporary elegance.' The Gutiérrez Soto building in Madrid's upscale Salamanca district has been updated and restored by the architect Julio Touza Sacristán. The facade and four open sides remain intact, while many other aspects have been modernized for today. Inside, the design firm Caramba Estudio has outfitted every residence with a mix of the traditional and the contemporary: White windows and shutters pay homage to classic Madrid design, as do traditional moldings on the high ceilings. The heated oak floors sport a herringbone pattern, and each home has its own terrace. In the kitchens, natural stone counters are paired with satin metal cabinetry. Bedrooms have central upholstered panels with smoked glass on the sides, a detail that's mimicked on the wardrobes. And the bathrooms include Portoro marble vanities and brushed brass finishes. As a well-regarded hotel brand, Banyan Tree has transported some of its resort-like amenities into the building as well. There's a spa with a Turkish bath and sauna, an indoor pool, and a state-of-the-art gym. Meeting rooms and private dining areas inside are complemented by exterior gardens and an interior garden courtyard. A full-service concierge is on call should you need anything more. And if you want to venture beyond the residences' walls, the Salamanca district is home to high-end stores from the likes of Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès, along with art galleries and Michelin-starred of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
