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Figuring out Flow Dynamics
Scientists have been
building models of turbulent
flow. Recently, they
developed a new and improved
way of looking at the
composition of turbulence
near walls, the type of flow
... > full story
Choosing a Wave Could Accelerate Airplane Maintenance
Ultrasonic waves can find
bubbles and cracks in
adhesive bonds holding
airplane composite parts
together, and now aerospace
engineers can select the
... > full story
New Laser Shows What Substances Are Made Of; Could Be New Eyes for Military
A new laser that can show
what objects are made of
could help military aircraft
identify hidden dangers such
as weapons arsenals far
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NASA Tests Radio for Unmanned Aircraft Operations
NASA's communications
experts have begun flight
testing a prototype radio as
part of the agency's
contributions toward fully
integrating civil and
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Emergency Helicopter Airlifts Help the Seriously Injured
June 20, 2013 — Patients transferred to hospital via helicopter ambulance tend to have a higher survival rate than those who take the more traditional road route, despite having more severe injuries. The research ... > full story -
Tiny Airplanes and Subs Could Be Next Hurricane Hunters
June 4, 2013 — Scientists envision a day when unmanned vehicles will swarm over, under and through hurricanes to help predict the strength and path of the ... > full story -
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'Is There a Doctor on Board? Travelers Play Valuable Role Assisting Crew in Common Medical Emergencies on Flights
May 29, 2013 — Medical emergencies during commercial airline travel can be a frightening experience, but most situations are well-treated by other passengers and flight attendants, in collaboration with consulting ... > full story -
Supersonic Laminar Flow Tests Continue on NASA's F-15B
May 23, 2013 — NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft has been busy this spring, flying an experimental test fixture in partnership with Aerion Corporation of Reno, ... > full story -
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Cost-Effectiveness of Helicopter Transport of Trauma Victims Examined
April 25, 2013 — Researchers have for the first time determined how often emergency medical helicopters need to help save the lives of seriously injured people to be considered cost-effective compared with ground ... > full story -
Researchers Develop Tool to Assist Areas of Infectious Disease Outbreaks
April 10, 2013 — Researchers have developed a simple new tool to help governments worldwide decide whether to screen airplane passengers leaving or arriving from areas of infectious disease ... > full story -
Ionic Thrusters Generate Efficient Propulsion in Air
April 3, 2013 — Thrusters powered by ionic wind may be an efficient alternative to conventional atmospheric propulsion technologies. When a current passes between two electrodes -- one thinner than the other -- it ... > full story -
Hovering Is a Bother for Bees: Fast Flight Is More Stable
March 14, 2013 — Bumblebees are much more unstable when they hover than when they fly fast, according to new research. Scientists used a mathematical model to analyze the way bumblebees fly at different speeds, ... > full story -
NASA Researchers Work to Turn Blue Skies Green
February 28, 2013 — Air travelers of the future could have quieter, greener and more fuel-efficient airliners because of NASA research efforts that are moving into further development and ... > full story -
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Crew Rotation and Passenger Connections Spread Flight Delays, Study Finds
February 12, 2013 — Researchers say that crew rotation and passengers connections systematically spread flight delays due to a domino effect. The work, that proposes a new methodology to assess the degree of air traffic ... > full story
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