Author : National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781725039490
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (394 download)
Book Synopsis A Review of 50 Years of Aerodynamic Research with Naca/NASA by : National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Download or read book A Review of 50 Years of Aerodynamic Research with Naca/NASA written by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-10 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Continuous improvements in flight systems have occurred over the past 50 years due, in part, to continuous improvements in aerodynamic research techniques and capabilities. This paper traces that research from the first-hand perspective of the author who, beginning in 1944, has taken part in the NACA/NASA aerodynamic research effort through studies in low-speed wind tunnels, high-speed subsonic tunnels, transonic tunnels, supersonic tunnels, and hypersonic tunnels. New problems were found as systems advanced from low-speed propeller-driven designs to more sophisticated high-speed jet- and rocket-propelled designs. The paper reviews some of these problems and reflects on some of the solutions that have been developed in the course of various aerodynamic research programs in the past. Some of the factors, both technical and nontechnical, that have influenced the aerodynamic design, research, and development of various flight systems will be mentioned. Spearman, M. Leroy Langley Research Center NASA-TM-109163, NAS 1.15:109163 RTOP 505-69-20-01...