Evidence Performed by Hedy Lamarr
- NameHoward Hughes Aviation Biomimetic Research
- Description
Seeking an intellectual outlet away from the cameras, Hedy established a specialized engineering workshop directly inside her MGM studio trailer. Recognizing her sharp analytical mind, aviation titan Howard Hughes granted her access to his team of aerospace engineers and prototype layouts.
Critiquing Hughes' aircraft configurations as too boxy, she evaluated avian and marine physiology to draft a streamlined, biomimetic wing configuration that vastly improved theoretical aircraft efficiency and speed.
- Start Date1938-01-01
- Duration2 years
- TypePersonal
- ForHoward Hughes
- TitleTechnical Collaborator
- Primary ResponsibilitiesMaintaining a functional chemical and mechanical prototyping workbench in her film set trailer Analyzing industrial schematics and aerodynamic constraints of experimental Hughes aircraft Researching avian wing structures and fast marine taxonomy to isolate optimal drag reduction mechanics Drawing and rendering fluid mechanical wing profiles to deliver structural optimization notes to Hughes
Used Skills
- Rankof 17Details(name, duration, recency, competency)NameDurationRecencyCompetency
- Mechanical Tinkering12 years86 years agoCompetent2
- Scientific Modeling & Prototyping2 years86 years agoAdvanced Beginner1
- Technical Efficiency Engineering2 years86 years agoAdvanced Beginner1