Team FIREHOSE

We are a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on optimizing the mathematical model that predicts firehose nozzle kickback reaction forces, as well as developing a way to track kickback forces for firefighting training. Our objective is to refine the governing fluid dynamics formula to improve accuracy, stability, and real-world applicability. By integrating principles from fluid mechanics, applied mathematics, along with testing our theory with our own experiment, we look to optimize a formula that has not been agreed upon by experts in the field, and then use this equation to guide us in developing a way to track these forces. Through our experiments and research, we aim to enhance firefighter safety, improve the understanding of an under-researched field, as well as help aid the firefighting training process.

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