School: ARTESIA HIGH Area of Science: geology Abstract: A lot of
research has been put into the study of hurricanes and their
wind speeds. Virtually no research has been conducted to
determine the effects of a force six hurricane or if they are
even possible. Information regarding the possibilities of force
six hurricanes could prove very useful as hurricanes and their
speeds are increasing dramatically each year. Our program will
use the data collected from force five and lower hurricanes to
predict the power and damage a force six hurricane may be able
to cause. Our program will be java or star logo based and use
collected information as variables to come up with the power of
a force six hurricane or higher. A super computer will be needed
to conduct the program to calculate the exact wind speeds and
damage the hurricane can cause because of tremendous numbers and
variables. Sponsoring Teacher: Jim Orth