Book Description

The role of the Langley Research Center is to perform basic and applied research necessary for the advancement of aeronautics and space flight, to generate new and advanced concepts for the accomplishment of related national goals, and to provide research advice, technological support, and assistance to other NASA installations, other government agencies, and industry. Some of the significant tests which were performed during calendar year 1988 in Langley test facilities, a number of which are unique in the world are highlighted. Both the broad range of the research and technology activities at the Langley Research Center and the contributions of this work toward maintaining United States leadership in aeronautics and space research are illustrated. Langley Research Center AERODYNAMICS; AEROSPACE ENGINEERING; NASA PROGRAMS; RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT; RESEARCH FACILITIES; WIND TUNNEL TESTS; WIND TUNNELS; AEROACOUSTICS; AVIONICS; FLIGHT TESTS; HYDRAULIC TEST TUNNELS; MATERIALS SCIENCE; SIMULATORS; STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS; WIND TUNNEL STABILITY TESTS...