SONIC BOOM RESEARCH (1958-1968)

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Abstract:

The United States Government has been actively engaged in sonic boom research since 1958 in an effort to learn more about this phenomenon and the means of controlling it. To this end, extensive testing has been done in the field as well as in the laboratory environment. This document is a brief history of sonic boom research. Part I presents a chronological listing of the various field research programs, identifies the Government agencies involved and provides a brief summary of the work accomplished. Part II describes some of the laboratory experiments and theoretical studies conducted under Government sponsorship. Part III contains a listing of publications resulting from these research programs and tells how these documents may be obtained.

Author(s):
Sands, Johnny M.
Author Organization(s):
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC
Pagination:
0023

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
DOT/FAA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Hypersonics
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*SONIC BOOM, THEORY, BIBLIOGRAPHIES, TEST METHODS, TEST FACILITIES, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, REPORTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Acoustics
Report Date:
1968 Nov 01