
afrc2016-0093-070_0
NASA is using a modern version of a 150-year-old German photography technique — schlieren imagery — to visualize supersonic flow phenomena with full-scale aircraft in flight. The results will help engineers to design a quiet supersonic transport. Although current regulations prohibit unrestricted overland supersonic flight in the United States, a clear understanding of the location and relative strength of shock waves is essential for designing future high-speed commercial aircraft.
Image Credit: NASA / Ken Ulbrich
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TakenJanuary 1, 2016
Image CreditNASA / Ken Ulbrich
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