Mathematical Analysis of Aerodynamic Potential of Ebola Virus Particle

Abstract

In aerodynamics, there are two types of surfaces: stiff and flexible. Stiff surfaces may gain energy from differential wind velocity on opposite sides of the particle. Flexible surfaces dissipate such energy through flutter i.e. like the tail of a kite. Kites have two components, the airfoil and the tail. Airfoils provide lift for the kite through the differential air currents. In such a dichotomous world the Ebola virus resembles the tail of the kite as opposed to the airfoil. One would expect the Ebola virus to flutter and fall. Through mathematical analysis of the electron micrograph it is concluded that the virus is not airborne, but it is probably waterborne.