The Dryden Flight Research Center is NASA's primary center for atmospheric flight research and operations. NASA Dryden is critical in carrying out the agency's missions of space exploration, space operations, scientific discovery, and aeronautical research and development (R&D).For 60 years, Projects at Dryden have led to major advancements in the design and capabilities of many state-of-the-art c...
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Publisher: Cia Publishing (July 12, 2012)
Publication Date: July 12, 2012
Language: English
ASIN: B008L41376
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It was a good book but the text flowed more like a outline than a story. Each chapter was a stand alone piece about a different airplane and there was little pilot review data....
military aircraft. The newest, the fastest, the highest - all have made their debut in the vast, clear desert skies over Dryden.Dryden Flight Research Center plays a vital role in advancing technology and science through flight. There, they demonstrate America's leadership in aeronautics and space technology as we continue to push the envelope to revolutionize aviation and pioneer aerospace technology.This book reviews the many unique and technologically advanced flight systems that Dryden has innovated though out the years. From the first supersonic flight of the X-1, the hypersonic X-15 , the unique X-38 and the record breaking SR-71, all of Dryden’s many aeronautical successes are tabulated here. Over 40 aircraft examined with 84 photos – most in full color.Contents include:IntroductionThe X-1 Research AirplaneBackgroundTechnical DataFlight SummaryConclusionAD-1Project BackgroundThe AircraftFlight ResearchB-52B "Mothership" Launch AircraftMissionsX-15 ProgramThe Lifting BodiesSpace Shuttle Program SupportMiscellaneous SupportHyper-XRetirementAircraft ModificationsAircraft SpecificationsD-558-IDesignInstrumentationProgram HistoryThe AircraftD-558-IIDesignProgram HistoryThe AircraftF-8 Digital Fly-By-Wire AircraftBackgroundThe AircraftResearch BenefitsSpecificationsF-8 Supercritical WingFlight ResearchSpecificationsF-18 High Angle-of-Attack (Alpha) Research VehicleBackgroundPhase OnePhase TwoPhase ThreeProject ManagementAircraft SpecificationsF-18 Mission Support AircraftAircraft SpecificationsF-104 '826'HL-10 Lifting BodyBackgroundSpecificationsHighly Maneuverable Aircraft TechnologyHiMAT DesignProgram DevelopmentHiMAT ContributionsLifting BodiesBackgroundThe Pioneering M2-F1The HeavyweightsM2-F3X-24AX-24BPathfinder Solar-Powered AircraftAircraft DescriptionPathfinder Flight HistoryEnvironmental Monitoring & Technical Demonstration MissionsAircraft SpecificationsSpace Shuttles and the Dryden Flight Research CenterThe Lifting BodiesX-15 ContributionsHigh Speed Research ContributionsShuttle SoftwareBooster Recovery SystemTile TestingApproach and Landing TestsPre-Flight AnalysisLanding Gear and Brake TestingShuttle LandingsSR-71 BlackbirdResearch at Mach 3SR-71 Specifications and PerformanceX-3X-4X-5X-15 Hypersonic Research ProgramDesignProgram HistoryThe AircraftX-29Program HistoryFlight-Control SystemPhase 2 FlightsVortex Flow ControlSummaryThe AircraftX-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability DemonstratorBackgroundFlight Test SummaryAircraft SpecificationsX-38The VehiclesX-38 Test and Development ScheduleThe Dryden ConnectionProject History and ParticipantsThe FutureXB-70
