Michael Howe has more than 30 years of experience in research on fluid mechanics, acoustics, random vibration, and structural mechanics. He is the author of more than 200 refereed journal articles on these and related subjects. His books include Acoustics of Fluid-Structure Interactions; The Theory of Vortex Sound; Hydrodynamics and Sound; and Mathematical Methods for Mechanical Sciences. His expertise in acoustics has been recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, which awarded him the Per Bruel Gold Medal (2000); the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, which...