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To: stump56

https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/feature/NASA_advances_schlieren_imagery_for_supersonic_aircraft.html

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.


15 posted on 03/07/2019 9:32:23 AM PST by DUMBGRUNT ("The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!")
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To: DUMBGRUNT

Thanks!


17 posted on 03/07/2019 10:13:55 AM PST by stump56 (Freedom isn't free.)
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