Aeronautics. America in Space : The First Decade / David A. Anderton.

The major research and developments in aeronautics during the late 1950's and 1960's are reviewed descriptively with a minimum of technical content. Topics covered include aeronautical research, aeronautics in NASA, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the X-15 Research Airplane, variabl...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Anderton, David A.
Corporate Author: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1970.
Subjects:
Aerospace Education.
Aerospace Technology.
Aviation Technology.
Instructional Materials.
Reading Materials.
Research.
Resource Materials.
Science History.
Technological Advancement.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Physical Description:30 pages
Format: Microfilm Book
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Summary:
The major research and developments in aeronautics during the late 1950's and 1960's are reviewed descriptively with a minimum of technical content. Topics covered include aeronautical research, aeronautics in NASA, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the X-15 Research Airplane, variable-sweep wing design, the Supersonic Transport (SST), hypersonic flight, today's aircraft, helicopters and V/STOL aircraft, research for spacecraft, air-breathing power plants, and reduction of engine noise. Many photographs and illustrations are utilized. (PR)
Note:Availability: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 ($0.45).
Microform.
Call Number:ED059057 Microfiche
Reproduction Note:
Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.