BOSCO Chief Engineer Brian Strovers and research engineer Paul Dees calibrate one of three cameras positioned to be able to capture images of supersonic research aircraft. Using a special hydrogen alpha filter, and positioning the cameras to use the sun as a background, NASA researchers are able to observe shockwaves coming off aircraft as they fly faster than the speed of sound, or supersonic. This required pilots to fly through a designated position that was approximately 100 feet in diameter, while flying at supersonic speeds.
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