Key Takeaways:
- 1. Researchers from NASA and JAXA tested a scale model of the X-59 aircraft in a supersonic wind tunnel in Japan to assess the noise it generates.
- 2. The X-59 is designed to fly faster than the speed of sound without creating a loud sonic boom by preventing shock waves from merging.
- 3. The data from the tests will help NASA develop design tools for quiet supersonic airliners.
NASA and JAXA conducted tests on a scale model of the X-59 experimental aircraft in a Japanese wind tunnel to evaluate the noise it produces during supersonic flight. The X-59 aims to fly faster than the speed of sound without generating a loud sonic boom by preventing shock waves from merging. The data collected will assist in developing design tools for quiet supersonic airliners, supporting NASA's Quesst mission for quiet supersonic travel.
Insight: The X-59 project represents a significant advancement in developing quieter supersonic aircraft, with potential implications for the future of commercial aviation.
This article was curated by memoment.jp from the feed source: NASA Breaking News.
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