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XB-70 Valkyrie

XB-70 Valkyrie in Cruise Configuration

The No. 1 XB-70A (62-0001) is viewed from above in cruise configuration with the wing tips drooped for improved controllability.

The XB-70 Valkyrie, with a planned cruise speed of Mach 3 and operating altitude of 70,000 feet, was to be the ultimate high-altitude, high-speed manned strategic bomber. Events, however, would cause it to play a far different role in the history of aviation.

To achieve Mach 3 performance, the XB-70 was designed to “ride” its own shock wave, much as a surfer rides an ocean wave. The resulting shape used a delta wing on a slab-sided fuselage that contained the six jet engines that powered the aircraft. The outer wing panels were hinged. During take off, landing, and subsonic flight, they remained in the horizontal position. This feature increased the amount of lift produced, improving the lift-to-drag ratio. Once the aircraft was supersonic, the wing panels would be hinged downward. Changing the position of the wing panels reduced the drag caused by the wingtips interacted with the inlet shock wave. The repositioned wingtips also reduced the area behind the airplane’s center of gravity, which reduced trim drag. The downturned outer panels also provided more vertical surface to improve directional stability at high Mach numbers. Attached to the delta was a long, thin forward fuselage. Behind the cockpit were two large canards, which acted as control surfaces.

XB-70: World's Largest Experimental Aircraft in the 1960s.

The figure standing on the ramp provides a size comparison with the XB-70A aircraft.

As impressive a technological feat as the XB-70 represented, the aircraft was under development at a time when the future of the manned bomber was uncertain. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, many believed that manned aircraft were obsolete, and the future belonged to missiles. As a result, the Kennedy Administration ended plans to deploy the B-70. Two experimental XB-70A prototypes were under construction at North American Aviation when the program was canceled.

At the same time there was growing interest in an American supersonic transport (SST). Jet airliners had cut flight times by more than half in comparison to propeller-powered aircraft. A Mach 2 or 3 SST would make a similar improvement over the new subsonic jet airliners. The Flight Research Center (FRC-now the Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA.) had several SST studies underway during the early 1960s. NASA’s Douglas F5D-1 was used for landing studies, a North American F-100C was modified to simulate SST handling qualities, a North American A-5A was used to simulate an SST for tests of the air traffic control system, and a Lockheed JetStar was modified as an in-flight SST simulator.

On the Ramp: XB-70

The XB-70A is shown parked on a ramp at Edwards, California, in 1967.

The XB-70 Valkyrie seemed to be a perfect testbed for SST research. It was the same size as the projected SST designs, and used similar structural materials, such as brazed stainless steel honeycomb and titanium. Thus, the XB-70A’s role changed from a manned bomber prototype to one of the most remarkable research aircraft ever flown.

The XB-70A number 1 (62-001) made its first flight from Palmdale to Edwards Air Force Base, CA, on Sept. 21, 1964. Tests of the XB-70’s airworthiness occurred throughout 1964 and 1965 by North American and Air Force test pilots. The Flight Research Center prepared its instrument package. Although intended to cruise at Mach 3, the first XB-70 was found to have poor directional stability above Mach 2.5, and only made a single flight above Mach 3. Despite the problems, the early flights provided data on a number of issues facing SST designers. These included aircraft noise, operational problems, control system design, comparison of wind tunnel predictions with actual flight data, and high-altitude, clear-air turbulence.

NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA, wind-tunnel studies led engineers at North American Aviation in Downey, CA, to build the second XB-70A (62-207) with an added 5 degrees of dihedral on the wings. This aircraft made its first flight on July 17, 1965. The changes resulted in much better handling, and the second XB-70 achieved Mach 3 for the first time on Jan. 3, 1966. The aircraft made a total of nine Mach 3 flights by June.

At the same time, a joint agreement was signed between NASA and the Air Force to use the second XB-70A prototype for high-speed research flights in support of the SST program, selected due to its better aerodynamics, inlet controls, and a much superior instrument package, compared to the first aircraft. The NASA research flights were to begin in mid-June, once the North American Aviation Phase I tests of the vehicle’s airworthiness were completed. NASA research pilot Joe Walker was selected as the project pilot. The flights were to evaluate the aircraft on typical SST flight profiles, and to study the problems of sonic booms on overland flights.

These plans went awry on June 8, 1966, when the second XB-70 crashed following a midair collision with NASA’s F-104N chase plane. Joe Walker, F-104N pilot, died in the accident. North American test pilot Al White ejected from the XB-70 in his escape capsule, but received serious injuries in the process. Co-pilot Maj. Carl Cross, who was making his first flight in the XB-70, was unable to eject and died in the crash.

The deaths of Walker and Cross, and the destruction of the second XB-70 had major consequences for the research program. The second XB-70 had been selected for the Phase II tests, which were to be conducted jointly by NASA and the Air Force. With this aircraft now destroyed, only the first aircraft was available. Given the aircraft’s shortcomings, the Air Force began to doubt that it would be able to meet the Phase II test goals.

The first XB-70 was undergoing maintenance and modifications at the time of the accident to its sister ship. It did not fly again until Nov. 3, 1966. Col. Joe Cotton piloted it, while NASA research pilot Fitzhugh Fulton served as co-pilot. The flight reached a top speed of Mach 2.1. Between November 1966 and the end of January 1967, a total of 11 joint Air Force/NASA research flights occurred. Cotton, Fulton, and Van H. Shepard of North American Aviation were crewmen on these flights. A top speed of Mach 2.57 was the highest attained during the remainder of the XB-70 program.

These flights were made as part of the National Sonic Boom Program. The XB-70 flew at differing altitudes, Mach numbers, and weights over an instrumented test range at Edwards. The “boom carpet” area was determined and the overpressure measured on two specially constructed housing units. The tests showed that a large aircraft, such as the XB-70 or the projected SST, could generate overpressures high enough to cause damage. Moreover, when the XB-70 made a turn, its shock waves converged, and often doubled the overpressure on the ground.

Following these tests, the XB-70 was grounded for maintenance that lasted 2 1/2 months. The Air Force had concluded by that point that the XB-70 program should be turned over to NASA as soon as possible. FRC director Paul Bikle and Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) commander Maj. Gen. Hugh Manson created a joint FRC/AFFTC XB-70 operating committee on March 15, 1967. This was patterned on similar committees established for the X-15 and lifting bodies. The NASA XB-70 program continued to receive Air Force assistance, in terms of aircraft support and Air Force test pilots.

The first NASA XB-70 flight occurred on April 25, 1967, by Fulton and Cotton. By the end of March 1968, another 12 research flights had been completed. The pilots included Fulton, Cotton, and Shepard, as well as Lt. Col. Emil Sturmthal and NASA research pilot Don Mallick. The flights acquired data to correlate with an Ames ground-based SST simulator and the JetStar in-flight SST simulator at FRC. Other XB-70 research goals were to measure its structural response to turbulence; determine the aircraft’s handling qualities during landings; and investigate boundary layer noise, inlet performance, and structural dynamics, including fuselage bending and canard flight loads.

The XB-70 underwent modifications after a final flight on March 21, 1968. During research flights, the XB-70 pilots had frequently experienced trim changes and buffeting during high-speed, high-altitude flights. These resulted from clear-air turbulence and rapidly changing atmospheric temperatures. For a specialized research aircraft, these characteristics were little more than annoying; on a commercial SST, however, they would be uncomfortable for the passengers, increase the pilots’ workload, and shorten the structural fatigue life of the SST.

XB-70A Rolls Out After Landing

The XB-70A No. 1 is shown rolling out after landing, employing drag chutes to slow down.

The XB-70 was fitted with two small vanes for the Identically Located Acceleration and Force (ILAF) experiment. The vanes rotated 12 degrees at a rate of up to 8 cycles per second. This induced a structural vibration in the XB-70 at a known frequency and amplitude. The XB-70’s accelerometers detected the disturbances, then signaled the aircraft’s stability augmentation system to damp out the motion. When XB-70 research flights resumed on June 11, 1968, the ILAF proved its ability to reduce the effects of turbulence and atmospheric temperature changes.

Despite the accomplishments of the XB-70, time was running out for the research program. NASA had reached an agreement with the Air Force to fly research missions with a pair of YF-12As and a “YF-12C,” which was actually an SR-71. These represented a far more advanced technology than that of the XB-70. In all, the two XB-70s had logged 1 hour and 48 minutes of Mach 3 flight time. A YF-12 could log this much Mach 3 time in a single flight.

The final XB-70 research flight occurred on Feb. 4, 1969. Fulton and Sturmthal made a subsonic structural dynamics test and ferry flight. The XB-70 took off from Edwards and flew to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, where the aircraft was put on display at the Air Force Museum. The first XB-70 made 83 flights totaling 160 hours and 16 minutes, while the second XB-70 logged 46 flights in its brief life, totaling 92 hours and 22 minutes.

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Eda Clawthrone escaped prisoner of the gallows. The former prisoner having barely escaped with her life drifted to sea believe to never be seen again.

4 days passed her small ship made its way to the lost hidden island of the amazons Themiscyra. The All female warriors despite healing her wounds still on guard of their prisoner with a majority wanting to execute Eda. Only with the divine intervention of The Shrine of Athena, did the amazons stop their plans.

Eda entered the shrine with Athena’s Armor reacting choosing the tall woman to be its warrior, and so Eda Clawthrone was made to be

Athena’s Warrior & Wonder Woman.

Now she has returned home to free those who are unfairly imprisoned as was she and fight the wicked, unjust.

Powers

Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, flight, intelligence, senses, agility, and reflexes

Regenerative healing factor

Divine empowerment

Animal empathy

Immortality

Master martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant

Weapon proficiency

Voice mimicry

Energy absorption and projection

Multilingualism

Weapons

Bracelets of Submission: indestructible magical bracelets, immune to fire, energy blasts & projectiles weaponry, they make Eda immune to fall damage.

Lasso of Truth: the endless lasso can be used as a whip, grappling tool it can even capture the sky itself. Whoever is tied around by it is immune to tell lies.

Sword & Shield: Athena’s sword & shield. The sword is always sharp and able to cut through nearly anything even said to have slain many mythological beasts. Athena’s shield offers strong protection absorbs most powerful impacts even lightning.

Tiara: WW’s crown serves to protect her head and acts as a boomerang.

Invisible plane: The main mode of transportation, able to reach speed of supersonic speeds, undetectable to most forms of radar and the human eye, change from transparent mode to completely invisible and many more secrets.

Weakness

Eda is powerful but she is not invincible. If she is bound she loses her strength and is variable to pain.

Power negators: advanced technology such as power inhibitors & weapons can have a serious effect of her.

Other powerful beings: Rather it be aliens, mythological or man made.

Bondage: if she’s bound Wonder Woman loses her powers.

Armor of Athena: The magical armor Eda can summon and don upon when she spins around in place 3x. In a flash Eda Is transformed into a taller, athletic powerful build of herself. The armor allows Eda to summon her weapons out of nowhere & empowers her with the gifts of the gods.

#newpost #the owl house #the owl house au #eda the owl lady #edalyn #eda clawthorne #wonder woman #dcau #dc comics #superhero #60s #dnd #wonder women

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Redefining Transportation: Insights into the Hyperloop Technology Market

In the realm of transportation, the Hyperloop represents a revolutionary leap forward in high-speed, sustainable travel. Conceived by entrepreneur Elon Musk in 2013, the Hyperloop is a proposed mode of transportation that uses a system of low-pressure tubes to propel pods at near-supersonic speeds, offering the potential to revolutionize long-distance travel and freight transportation. The Hyperloop technology market is gaining traction as governments, investors, and innovators explore the feasibility and potential applications of this groundbreaking transportation concept.

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Do you know the stories of Corso, Lazar, and Pawelec?

Of course I'm talking about Col. Phil Corso, Bob Lazar, and William Pawelec.

Corso put out the book "The Day After Roswell"; have you read this?

Lazar put out lots of interviews for years and did a book "Dreamland- An Autobiography"- have you read this book or read/watched any of his complete interviews?

Pawelec did a famous interview with Steven Greer; it's about an hour long and on youtube: have you watched this whole thing?

For those of you who have intaken the stories of all three of these people: are you able to reconcile the three stories? How so? Please explain here in comments below:

(And I'll have a go at it myself:)

Here's my theory reconciling Lazar, Pawelec, Corso

you'll have to know the whole ufo/aerospace history for this to make sense- if you got into ufos over the past few years it wont-

Pawelec talks of a "long-term program..." being installed at A51. Pawelec talks about it needing "improved security" all over the place.

"long-term program" and references concurrent probably with a time period that includes:

extension of groom lake runway, and earlier development of national aerospace plane / supersonic transport research- probable that an actual working model was developed.

if it needed this runway, then it needed this base, as the only base in the world that could support it.

it was probably expensive and would be something that would be relied upon. a successor to another one-of-a-kind plane. and if you know how important that is, then you know how important this would be. hence the need for "improved security" for a "long-term program".

well, security comes on many fronts, and so does insecurity.

now, i want you to remember, there was no public fascination with this base before BL. BL created that. Although this was around the time period of that mention of employees exposed to chemicals there. So the public at least had some mention of this base aside from him. The original idea though was probably for the public to not hear about this base, right?

but there was already a public fascination with ufos- which had been debunked, by project grudge- therefore there was also proof that the public was going to believe no matter what- if youre a roswell believer lets put that aside for a second- the two publicly-taken videos that were presented to project grudge were both found to be misidentification- one was seagulls, the other f-104s. the one of f-104s was the first reporting of "discs" by the way. it's actually unknown to the literature before that. "flying saucers" is a misinterpretation of something KA said "moved like saucers skimmed across a water surface".

he's referring to a funny way that they glided apparently, while not seeming to be propeller-driven aircraft to him. he was at a loss of words to describe what would've been going on with these. a reporter sort of mistranslated that into "flying saucers", but the important thing is KA never said flying saucers/discs.

the f-104s misidentification is the first time someone says "discs" as in "flying saucers".

more on this- there used to be a wikipedia article on "amazing stories", the old sci fi magazine- it had a picture on that wikipedia page, of what was allegedly an AS cover showing flying saucers in an artist's depiction-

however, i went through and checked the entire history of amazing stories covers, from before the later flying saucers craze, and i found that that wasn't one of the covers- it was some misappropriation and it wasn't from the inside of the issue either that it was supposed to be from- someone made a mistake- they since took it down. anyway, if you look, there are not flying saucers/discs in artists' depictions on the cover of the leading sci fi mag Amazing Stories from before the flying saucer craze- Amazing Stories covers do depict lots of space ships, usually in one of two distinct styles for the time period- ship-like/rocket-like sort of long space ships- and- spheres- not discs, but like sphere-style space ships. these were the two styles that those artists thought up.

so, the accident later of how blurs/sun glares from f-104s on film, in addition perhaps to the mistranslated "flying saucer" notion from KA reports, looked like "discs" (elongated blurs/sunglares) to the viewer/reporter of that video, is ultimately what creates the entire "flying saucer/disc" notion, in its entirety, for real, and from there it stuck in public imagination as "the vehicle of choice of space aliens"- for whatever reason they use discs. something about how the engine works or how space works or whatever. for whatever reason, you use discs for travelling through outer space.

now, when these reports started coming out, amazing stories ran with them in turn. now amazing stories started running flying saucer/disk stories and printing artwork of it. amazing stories attributed them to one of it's long-running stories, loosely known nowadays as "the shaver mysteries". they claimed those were the alien spacecraft reffered to in their shaver mystery stories.

but the promotion of the concept of flying saucers from them is what really sealed them into american culture as "the alien space ship". has to be a disc/flying saucer.

anyway. by a long time later the government was looking at a situation like this: for whatever reason the people chose to (ignoring roswell for the moment) believe in flying saucers, and they won't stop. meanwhile, this program needs not just a home, but security. it needs not just security forces, but a security program. it needs to have an idea to go with it, a concept.

if something crazy starts getting sighted taking off, it's going to draw a lot of attention to what's going on there. if you put out a story first that says something else crazy is going on there, well, based on how the public acts already, it's probable that that story is going to be hard to dislodge, and they'll prefer that story. so, putting up an alien story protects against interest in anything that doesn't pertain to that story. the story is more interesting, more intriguing, than the reality. you could even hear the reality afterward, and you'd lose interest in it. yawn, that's not as good as the story... are you sure the story isn't true??? and there it goes again...

so, first (look at the time period- concurrent with the opening of this program at the base- they put out the BL story- they get a guy willing to do it, pay him a lot, say don't worry we'll take care of you. out comes the story.

later, it's time for a follow-up shot. why? and what can you tell about the follow-up shot? well, the BL story generated a little too much interest. now people were coming to the base based on the BL story. perhaps if they shifted focus from the base to some back story- time to bring old roswell out of the closet for a rehashing- so they find a second guy, corso, who's willing to do it, offer to pay him a lot, he's gonna put out a book that claims various things, spins off real things that happened. mostly it's to reinvigorate the roswell story, which draws attention away from the notion that all the answers are at one base, and draws people's attention back to some back story of ufos- that actually it goes all the way back to roswell and weren't those taken to wright patterson and what became of those? no mention of the roswell saucer in bob's version- now the contemplater of ufo history must sit back and become an armchair historian; no need to go anywhere and bother anyone because the story is so nebulous that it must be studied from a home setting- fine, as long as youre not trampling on the base. no problem there. and not wondering about it in specifics. now your attention is drawn to the "whole problem", and wondering about it.

so why put out aaro, and gimbal, and gofast, and flir?

why? because something got away from them: along came steven greer, who thought he was going to lead a disclosure movement against the government and was raising money and starting to actually stomp over congress and government members: he was successfully convincing them that he had real info. he certainly thought he did.

anyway, that getting a little out of hand, and not being their program, they wanted to shift attention away from him and get the reigns back in their hands, (of the story): along comes aaro, gimbal, gofast, flir (infrared misidentification footage). many people in government can't even recognize that stuff; why would they? they don't fly attack jets. neither do you. anyway, those videos pass everyone's muster and steve's biggest surge of his "troop movement" is eventually stifled: his most massive press build-up for doing something in washington is sort of sidelined at the time by all the aaro excitement.

meanwhile though, certain other evidences coming to light indicate that there's been some misunderstood atmospheric phenomenon all along wherein holographic or plasma or even shaped solids might form, and it's all some undiscovered thing about the atmosphere, in the realm of physics yet rather than ufology. there's a few papers out already that indicate this like the original condign report, the very new plasma-life-like report, and some others. this is one intriguing possiblity possibly explaining some other aspects of the ufo phenomenon.

it's possible that this (strategy) is/was meant to deceive foreign agents too, and that it works-! or, has in the past / did. what do/would you think about that too? the strategy might be, the point is- it makes them waste their efforts a lot- intelligence work is expensive- if they have to check out whether america has ufos or not, well if america doesn't actually, you've just made them waste an enormous amount of their time. plus it could be intimidating to them about whether we really do work with aliens. you don't dare nuke america if they're in cahoots with alien.s

anyway, what do you think?

#ufo #uap

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Space Florida Expands Aerospace Footprint in South Florida and the Panhandle

Quasi-public agency granted legislative authority to add two new sites to its real estate portfolio

Space Florida, a quasi-public economic development and financing agency, has been granted legislative authority to expand the state's aerospace footprint in south Florida and the Panhandle. With newly designated regions at Homestead Air Reserve Base and Tyndall AFB, Space Florida aims to bolster the aerospace industry in these areas and further enhance Florida's space transportation capacity. This move comes as part of the agency's mission to support the growth of the aerospace industry in the state.

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New Legislative Authority for Space Florida

Space Florida has been granted legislative authority to add Homestead Air Reserve Base and Tyndall AFB to its real estate portfolio. The agency now has eight designated regions in Florida available for commercial use and public-private programs. This expansion will allow Space Florida to leverage its resources and expertise to support the growth of the aerospace industry in these regions.

Strategic Potential for South Florida and the Panhandle

President and CEO of Space Florida, Rob Long, believes that the strategic locations of South Florida and the Panhandle make them ideal for the aerospace industry to thrive. The addition of Homestead Air Reserve Base and Tyndall AFB to Space Florida's portfolio opens up opportunities for activities such as engine testing, satellite manufacturing, and industry suppliers. The proximity of Homestead to investment and financial hubs in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach County also presents potential synergies and partnerships.

Expanding Florida's Space Transportation Capacity

The passing of Florida Senate Bill 968, which grants Space Florida the authority to expand its real estate portfolio, is expected to further expand Florida's space transportation capacity. The legislation will facilitate infrastructure investment statewide and provide a boost to the aerospace industry. Space Florida currently offers leases, financing, and business development services at various locations, including Cape Canaveral Spaceport, Cecil Spaceport, and Eglin AFB.

Access to Testing and Training Facilities

One of the key advantages of adding Tyndall AFB to Space Florida's portfolio is the access it provides to the Eglin Gulf Test Range. This expansive range covers 120,000 square miles of overwater airspace, offering ample space for testing and training activities. With 70 specific test and training areas, including the only qualified air-to-ground supersonic range east of the Mississippi River, Tyndall AFB presents unique opportunities for the aerospace industry.

Economic Potential and Investment

The addition of Homestead Air Reserve Base and Tyndall AFB to Space Florida's real estate portfolio is expected to attract significant investment and boost the local economies. Homestead's proximity to major financial hubs in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach County creates opportunities for synergistic partnerships. As of June 2023, Space Florida had 146 projects at various stages of development, with an estimated capital investment of $3.9 billion. The agency has a track record of attracting private investment, with $2.14 billion invested in space transportation projects since 2012. Space Florida's expansion of its aerospace footprint in south Florida and the Panhandle marks a significant step in bolstering Florida's space transportation capacity and supporting the growth of the aerospace industry. With the addition of Homestead Air Reserve Base and Tyndall AFB to its real estate portfolio, Space Florida aims to attract investment, foster partnerships, and create opportunities for engine testing, satellite manufacturing, and industry suppliers. This legislative authority provides a strategic advantage for the agency, enabling it to leverage its resources and expertise to further enhance Florida's position as a leading hub for the aerospace industry.

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The Boeing 2707 was an American supersonic passenger airliner project during the 1960s. After winning a competition for a government-funded contract to build an American supersonic airliner, Boeing began development at its facilities in Seattle, Washington. The design emerged as a large aircraft with seating for 250 to 300 passengers and cruise speeds of approximately Mach 3. It was intended to be much larger and faster than competing supersonic transport (SST) designs such as Concorde.

The SST was the topic of considerable concern within and outside the aviation industry. From the start, the airline industry noted that the economics of the design were questionable, concerns that were only partially addressed during development. Outside the field, the entire SST concept was the subject of considerable negative press, centered on the issue of sonic booms and effects on the ozone layer.

A key design feature of the 2707 was its use of a swing wing configuration. During development, the required weight and size of this mechanism continued to grow, forcing the team to switch to a conventional delta wing. Rising costs and the lack of a clear market led to its cancellation in 1971 before two prototypes had been completed.

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Neom Airport in Saudi Arabia

A New East Old Mountain (NEOM) airport is an essential transportation hub that will enable citizens to access fast, convenient travel quickly and conveniently. Furthermore, modern facilities designed to maximize passenger comfort and security - runways, taxiways, and parking areas for aircraft and passengers - make travel fast and simple. NEOM Bay Airport officially inaugurated commercial flights in June 2019; Saudia was the inaugural carrier, offering weekly services to Dubai and London destinations. It is a major transportation hub The Neom airport is an important transportation hub in Saudi Arabia that connects the region to the world. First announced in 2017, this project is projected to become one of the largest airports when completed; as part of Saudi Arabia's 2030 Vision, it represents unwavering ambition in 21st-century Saudi Arabia. This airport features an eye-catching design and modern technology, including free WiFi and workspaces so passengers can remain productive during their trip. Furthermore, there is also a mosque for travelers to pray in; located outside of the terminal building; providing well-maintained prayer space and offering both men and women access to ablution facilities. Neom Bay Airport may not yet have many landmarks or amenities, but it has already attracted international traffic via direct flights from London and Dubai. As the Giga project expands, more destinations will become accessible. As Neom Bay develops further, so too will its airport facilities - along with its airline of the future: NEOM Airlines will launch either in late 2024/2025 to complement existing national carriers like Saudia or Riyadh International Airlines. The Neom Bay Airport is a cutting-edge facility designed to meet the region's growing air travel demand. Offering direct flights to several cities such as Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh. Furthermore, this airport will host luxury resorts and entertainment complexes within its boundaries; making it a major transportation hub. It is a major tourist destination The Neom Bay Airport, inaugurated in 2019, is part of Saudi Arabia's ambitious NEOM project to build an environmentally sustainable city. Domestic and international flights currently use this airport. At the airport, state-of-the-art security measures ensure residents and visitors remain safe. Still, it is wise to exercise general precaution and heed any local advisories or recommendations; when traveling abroad it is also advised to use a reliable tour operator who takes safety precautions seriously. The new airport marks an important step for Saudi Arabia's NEOM project and international tourism expansion, providing direct connections to key international destinations like London and Dubai with aircraft sporting joint NEOM-Saudia liveries. Taxis, buses, and trains will all offer transportation options; taxis also stop directly outside. In addition, an attractive mosque stands within its premises containing prayer mats, ablution facilities, and other essential amenities needed by Muslim travelers. It is a major business hub Neom airport in Saudi Arabia is an advanced facility that serves as the entranceway into Neom, an innovative city located near Jordan and Egypt that serves as a global center of innovation and sustainability. Situated near the Red Sea coast makes Neom an easy place for visitors to visit. The city is an economic powerhouse and home to numerous multinational businesses, drawing investors and entrepreneurs looking for new technology opportunities in the region. Its state-of-the-art facilities and workforce make it an attractive location for expanding business operations. NEOM Airport has designed an advanced airport that will enhance traveler experiences, but they have also begun working on several other projects to enhance them. They have partnered with Boom Supersonic - a startup designing an airliner capable of crossing the Atlantic in three hours while using sustainable aviation fuel - as well as Volocopter which designs electric vertical-takeoff and landing aircraft (or flying taxis). Neom's airport is a critical component of its ambitious plan and currently provides domestic flights as well as international connections to Dubai and London. Once completed, it is projected to become one of the world's largest airports. It is a major industrial hub Neom Airport, situated in Saudi Arabia's futuristic city of Neom and launched in 2019 has recently seen international and domestic flights operating from it. IATA assigns it the code NUM while ICAO uses OENN; Collins AirVue system displays flight information to its common-use self-service check-in kiosks as well as VeriPax travel document verification and Muse passenger processing systems are utilized within its operations. By 2045, it is expected to provide services for up to nine million people and create jobs while stimulating economic diversification. Its location makes it ideal for trade with London, Dubai, and Cairo only being several hours away; additionally, it will act as a hub for manufacturing using solar, wind, and water energy sources. This project, first unveiled as part of Saudi Arabia's 2030 Vision in 2017, seeks to create an advanced economy that is both innovative and sustainable. Already the construction of Neom Bay airport and permanent villages has begun. The next steps involve creating new industries and technologies with food, energy, and mobility being specific priorities - this should foster global innovation while supporting local industry. Resources: Social Media Body (Click Here to Unlock Your Social Media Supremacy) Article Forge (Click Here and try the Most Affordable, Unique Human-like Articles Writing Platform) Entre Institute (Click Here to Find the Secret to Become Millionaire) GetResponse (Click here to try the Best Email Marketing Platform For a Huge Discount) Hostinger (Click Here to Start with One of the Best Webhosting Solutions at a Huge Discount) Pictory (Click Here to try the Easiest Video Creation Tool for Content Marketers) Fiverr (Click Here to Find the Perfect Freelance Services for Your Business Honest Loans (Click Here to Sustain Your Business With More Founds) Read the full article

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Events 12.18 (after 1940)

1944 – World War II: XX Bomber Command responds to the Japanese Operation Ichi-Go offensive by dropping five hundred tons of incendiary bombs on a supply base in Hankow, China. 1944 – The Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Korematsu v. United States supporting Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 which cleared the way for the incarceration of nearly all 120,000 Japanese Americans, two-thirds of whom were U.S. citizens, born and raised in the United States. 1957 – A violent F5 tornado wipes out the entire community of Sunfield, Illinois. 1958 – Project SCORE, the world's first communications satellite, is launched. 1966 – Saturn's moon Epimetheus is discovered by astronomer Richard Walker. 1972 – Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces that the United States will engage North Vietnam in Operation Linebacker II, a series of Christmas bombings, after peace talks collapsed with North Vietnam on the 13th. 1973 – Soviet Soyuz Programme: Soyuz 13, crewed by cosmonauts Valentin Lebedev and Pyotr Klimuk, is launched from Baikonur in the Soviet Union. 1977 – United Airlines Flight 2860 crashes near Kaysville, Utah, killing all three crew members on board. 1977 – SA de Transport Aérien Flight 730 crashes near Madeira Airport in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, killing 36. 1981 – First flight of the Russian heavy strategic bomber Tu-160, the world's largest combat aircraft, largest supersonic aircraft and largest variable-sweep wing aircraft built. 1995 – A Lockheed L-188 Electra crashes in Jamba, Cuando Cubango, Angola, killing 141 people. 1999 – NASA launches into orbit the Terra platform carrying five Earth Observation instruments, including ASTER, CERES, MISR, MODIS and MOPITT. 2002 – California gubernatorial recall: Then Governor of California Gray Davis announces that the state would face a record budget deficit of $35 billion, roughly double the figure reported during his reelection campaign one month earlier. 2005 – The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring Sudan, launch an attack in Adré. 2006 – The first of a series of floods strikes Malaysia. The death toll of all flooding is at least 118, with over 400,000 people displaced. 2006 – United Arab Emirates holds its first-ever elections. 2015 – Kellingley Colliery, the last deep coal mine in Great Britain, closes. 2017 – Amtrak Cascades passenger train 501, derailed near DuPont, Washington, a city in United States near Olympia, Washington killing six people, and injuring 70 others. 2018 – List of bolides: A meteor exploded over the Bering Sea with a force over 10 times greater than the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima in 1945. 2019 – The United States House of Representatives impeaches Donald Trump for the first time. 2022 – Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, defeating title holders France 4–2 on penalties following a 3–3 draw after extra time.

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Top 10 Aerospace Engineering Project Ideas

In the vast expanse of aerospace engineering, creativity knows no bounds. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology and exploration, the possibilities within this field are nothing short of awe-inspiring. Join us as we unveil the top 10 Aerospace Engineering Project Ideas, each a beacon of innovation poised to shape the future of aviation and space exploration.

1. Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems: Revolutionize aviation by designing electric propulsion systems for aircraft, ushering in an era of cleaner, more sustainable air travel.

2. Advanced Drone Delivery Networks: Explore the potential of autonomous drones for efficient and precise delivery networks, transforming the way goods and services are transported.

3. Space Tourism Infrastructure: Design the infrastructure needed for space tourism, from launch facilities to in-orbit hotels, making space exploration accessible to a broader audience.

4. Supersonic Urban Air Mobility: Envision and develop urban air mobility solutions that break the barriers of speed, connecting cities at unprecedented rates through supersonic air travel.

5. Biodegradable Spacecraft Components: Address the issue of space debris by creating biodegradable spacecraft components that naturally disintegrate after completing their mission.

6. Mars Rover AI Upgrade: Enhance the capabilities of Mars rovers through advanced artificial intelligence, enabling them to autonomously navigate and make decisions on the Red Planet.

7. 3D-Printed Aerostructures: Explore the possibilities of 3D printing in aerospace engineering, focusing on creating lightweight and high-strength aerostructures for aircraft and spacecraft.

8. Green Propellant Development: Revolutionize propulsion systems by developing environmentally friendly and efficient green propellants, minimizing the environmental impact of space missions.

9. Bio-Inspired Flight: Take inspiration from nature to design aircraft with biomimetic features, unlocking new possibilities in aerodynamics and efficiency.

10. Space-based Solar Power Stations: Investigate the feasibility of building solar power stations in space, capturing energy from the sun without the limitations of atmospheric interference.

Conclusion

As we navigate the boundless skies and beyond, these top 10 Aerospace Engineering Project Ideas stand as a testament to the unyielding spirit of innovation within the field. Each project holds the potential to not only redefine our approach to aviation and space exploration but also to address pressing challenges like sustainability and space debris. Together, these ideas form a roadmap towards a future where aerospace technology transcends limits, opening new frontiers for humanity to explore and conquer.

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Revolutionizing Air Travel: NASA's Ambitious Project to Cut New York to London Flight Time to 1.5 Hours

In a bid to redefine the future of air travel, NASA is delving into the realm of supersonic technology with a groundbreaking project that aims to drastically reduce the flight time between New York and London to a mere 1.5 hours. This ambitious endeavor falls under NASA's Commercial Supersonic Technology Project, signaling a new era of rapid and efficient global transportation. In contrast to the current passenger planes cruising at an average speed of 600 mph, NASA is setting its sights on revolutionizing commercial aviation with a supersonic jet capable of traversing the skies at speeds ranging from Mach 2 to Mach 4, equivalent to an astounding 1,535 to 3,045 mph. However, the journey to achieve this supersonic feat is not without its challenges. Present flight regulations across the United States and various nations prohibit supersonic jets from flying over land due to concerns over sonic booms causing noise pollution. Determined to overcome this hurdle, NASA has outlined two pivotal objectives to pave the way for supersonic flights over land. At the heart of these efforts is the Quesst mission, an initiative through which NASA is crafting the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft. Distinguished by its innovative technology designed to mitigate the deafening roar of a sonic boom into a gentle, ground-level thump, the X-59 is poised to reshape the sonic landscape of supersonic flight. NASA's plan involves flying the X-59 over U.S. skies, meticulously analyzing the impact of its softened sonic boom on the populace. The objective is clear: to amass empirical data that will substantiate the case for revising the regulations barring overland supersonic flights. Drawing inspiration from the advancements achieved through the X-59 program, the commercial supersonic jet will emerge as the culmination of NASA's groundbreaking work. Lori Ozoroski, the esteemed project manager for NASA's Commercial Supersonic Technology Project, remarked, "A decade ago, we embarked on similar concept studies at Mach 1.6-1.8, and the insights gleaned from those studies have guided NASA's research trajectory ever since, including the pivotal strides toward the X-59." As the project accelerates, NASA is poised to award two 12-month contracts to select companies, tasking them with crafting comprehensive concept designs and technology roadmaps. These roadmaps will not only chart the uncharted territory of high-speed air travel but will also delineate potential risks, challenges, and essential technologies necessary to translate the vision of Mach 2-plus travel into an operational reality. Among the distinguished companies entrusted with these pivotal contracts are aerospace giants like Boeing and GE Aerospace, along with pioneering entities such as Rolls-Royce North American Technologies, Blue Ridge Research and Consulting, and Boom Supersonic. In essence, NASA's Commercial Supersonic Technology Project signifies a monumental leap forward in the realm of aviation. By harnessing cutting-edge innovations, rigorous research, and strategic partnerships, NASA is rewriting the narrative of air travel, offering a tantalizing glimpse into a future where crossing the Atlantic in less than two hours becomes not just a possibility, but a remarkable reality. Read the full article

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the 'Item D', an advanced fighter concept studied by Boeing in the late 1970s to early 80s. resembling a supersonic transport, it would have used supercruising capability to attain a combat radius of over 500 miles. knowledge from the project would go on to aid the ATF program.

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The concept of supersonic transport (SST) has been a part of the commercial flight and aerospace sector since the 1970s. But as the Concorde demonstrated, the technology’s commercial viability has always been hampered by various challenges. For starters, supersonic planes must limit their speed to about 965 km/h (600 mph) over land to prevent damage caused by their sonic booms. Given the potential for flying from New York City to London in about 3.5 hours, which otherwise takes about 8 hours on average, aerospace engineers hope to overcome this problem. Since 2006, the NASA Commercial Supersonic Technology Project (CSTP) has been researching SST as part of its QueSST mission and the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft to reduce sonic booms, thus removing a crucial barrier to commercial development. Recently, NASA investigated whether commercial supersonic jets could theoretically travel from one major city to another at speeds between Mach 2 and 4 – 2,470 to 4,940 km/h (1,535 to 3,045 mph) at sea level. These studies concluded that there are potential passenger markets along 50 established routes, which could revolutionize air travel. The QueSST mission aims to provide aviation regulators like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with data that will help change the rules regarding overland supersonic flight. The U.S. and other nations currently prohibit supersonic flights over land, which is why the studies’ findings covered trans-oceanic travel. This included high-volume North Atlantic routes connecting North America to Europe, Africa, and Eurasia and trans-Pacific flights connecting to Asia. Lori Ozoroski, the project manager for NASA’s CSTP, explained in a recent NASA press release: “We conducted similar concept studies over a decade ago at Mach 1.6-1.8, and those resulting roadmaps helped guide NASA research efforts since, including those leading to the X-59,” “These new studies will both refresh those looks at technology roadmaps and identify additional research needs for a broader high-speed range.” Artist’s impression of the X-59 supersonic research aircraft. Credit: NASA With these studies complete, NASA’s Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP) is now moving ahead with the next phase of the research. This program conducts studies to evaluate and create technologies that could lead to new aircraft systems and advanced concepts that promise to revolutionize air travel. The next phase will involve issuing two 12-month contracts to companies to produce designs and technology roadmaps for their realization. Each team will be led by a major aerospace developer and will include commercial and research partners offering technical expertise. They include: Team Boeing: Boeing Commercial Airplanes (lead), Exosonic GE Aerospace, Georgia Tech Aerospace Systems Design Laboratory, Rolls-Royce North American Technologies, and others. Team Northrop Grumman: Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (lead), Blue Ridge Research and Consulting, Boom Supersonic, and Rolls-Royce North American Technologies. Each team will be responsible for exploring air travel possibilities, outlining risks and challenges, and identifying the technologies necessary to make their concepts a reality. They will also be required to include detailed descriptions of the concept elements, including the airframe, power, propulsion, thermal management, and composite materials – all of which must be able to endure high-supersonic speeds. Said Mary Jo Long-Davis, the manager of NASA’s Hypersonic Technology Project (HTP): “The design concepts and technology roadmaps are really important to have in our hands when the companies are finished. We are also collectively conscious of the need to account for safety, efficiency, economic, and societal considerations. It’s important to innovate responsibly so we return benefits to travelers and do no harm to the environment.” In April last year, NASA reported that they had finished crucial ground tests on the X-59 airframe. These happened over several months at the NASA/FAA North Texas Research Station (NTX) in Fort Worth, Texas. The airframe was then returned to Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, where it received its supersonic jet engine by the following November. As of June 2023, the aircraft has been moved into a new phase of ground testing on the flight line (the space between the hangar and the runway) to ensure it is ready to fly. These efforts parallel those of commercial space companies like Virgin Galactic, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others hoping to realize suborbital and transcontinental flights with their spaceplanes and spacecraft in the near future. Whether it’s taking place in the air lanes above major cities or in space, the future of transportation promises to be very advanced and very rapid! Further Number: NASA The post NASA is Helping to Develop a Mach 4 Passenger Jet appeared first on Universe Today.

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