Where We Stand

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Abstract:

Developments and possibilities in supersonic flight, pilotless aircraft, propulsion methods including atomic energy, jets, and rockets, tailless aircraft, radar, and infrared radiation are summarized. More supersonic wind-tunnel and flight-test research is recommended along with study of super sonic launching and landing problems, winged guided missiles, and heat seeking devices. Flow measurement techniques, laminar flow, and boundary layer control are also discussed. Diagrams, chart, and Schlieren photographs present empirical and theoretical data regarding these subjects.

Author(s):
Von Karman, Theodore
Author Organization(s):
AIR MATERIEL COMMAND WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Pagination:
0064

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
AMC-AF
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets
Modernization Areas:
Hypersonics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*AIR POWER, AUTOMATIC PILOTS, DRONES, FLIGHT TESTING, INFRARED HOMING, PROPULSION SYSTEMS, SUPERSONIC CHARACTERISTICS, WIND TUNNELS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aircraft
Keyword(s):
ATI 13169, ATI COLLECTION
Report Date:
1945 Aug 01
Creation Date:
1999 Sep 22