An historical perspective on hypersonic aerodynamic research at the Langley Research CenterThe 40-year history of hypersonic technology is reviewed from a technical perspective. A broad overview is first given of the major accomplishments of hypersonic flight projects and systems studies that have been conducted over the last 40-odd years. Then, the history of major supersonic and hypersonic ground facilities at the NASA Langley and Ames Research Centers is traced, and some of the research conducted in them over the past 40 years is reviewed.
Document ID
19880034945
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Johnston, Patrick J. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Sawyer, Wallace C. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)