Examine the forces that act on an airplane, the pilot controls, and the design process engineers use to develop airplanes that manage these conditions.
A benefit of NASA’s quiet supersonic research is to change noise regulations so that you and I could someday fly at supersonic speeds over land, reaching our destination in half the time. Watch this video to learn more about how sound travels and how the design of the X-59 takes into account the principles of sound.
What does the future hold for travel by air? This video takes a look at the beginning, starting with the achievements of the Wright Brothers through the speed of the Concorde and recent developments.