Analytical Methods, Inc. Partners American Challenge
Bellevue, WA (August 3, 2001) - American Challenge, Inc (ACI) announced today that Analytical Methods, Inc. (AMI) has officially become a technical partner in ACI's quest to bring the World Water Speed Record back to the USA. The current World Water Speed Record is 317.60 mph and was set by an Australian in 1978.
AMI is a world leader in Computational Fluid Dynamics consulting services and software. AMI's Engineers will provide a critical element of the Design and Analysis System for the ACI craft. "AMI is enthused about this world record project," said Dr. Frank Dvorak, President of AMI. This is another unique challenge for AMI to utilize our technology and staff in diverse applications to push the performance envelope."
"Aerodynamic design and simulation is a key component of this project," said Tim Towey, of ACI. "AMI's technology will help us accelerate the design effort and achieve performance. We are very pleased that AMI is part of our team."
About Analytical Methods:
Since 1971 AMI has provided Computational Fluid Dynamics software and consulting services to manufactures of fixed and rotary winged aircraft, missiles and guided munitions, submarines, high-speed marine craft, high-speed trains, and Formula 1 racecar teams. AMI's engineers have an average of 17 years experience in skills that span Design, Aerodynamics, Hydrodynamics, Propulsion, and Aeroelasticity. www.am-inc.com
About American Challenge:
Seattle Based ACI is a consortium of aerospace engineers, technical partners, and motor-sport professionals. ACI's Technical Staff and Technical Advisory Board represent substantial, collective experience that covers the fields of: Fluid Dynamics, Structures, Stability and Control, Propulsion, Systems Simulation, Materials, Manufacturing, Test and Validation, Safety and Speed Record Operations. ACI is currently in the preliminary design stages of a craft that will be built specifically for the record attempt.