Supersonic transport Essays

  • Supersonic Dream: Problems of Supersonic Transport and the Concord

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    different between supersonic flight and subsonic flight? The term “supersonic” and “subsonic” are used to describe the travel speed in Mach unit in which “supersonic” is used for the speed between Mach 1 and 5 while “subsonic” is for the speed below Mach 1(Smith, 2009, para.2)When a plane is flying at supersonic speed, it is flying faster than sound. The major difference in a supersonic aircraft is the design principal. The most important thing to consider when building a supersonic aircraft is airflow:

  • Supersonic Flight

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    In 1943, Theodor Von Karman, in response to a request by US Air Force headquarters, claimed that the realization of a supersonic aircraft would have been doable using the right technology and tools. The fear of breaking the "sound barrier" was finally removed in 1947, when the Captain Yaeger flew the Bell X-1 at a speed slightly above Mach 1 for few seconds, producing the famous and long-awaited sonic boom (caused by an impulsive pressure change created by the sonic waves detaching from the aircraft)

  • Concorde Research Paper

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    The Concorde Plane Project The Concorde was the fastest commercial plane to ever fly the skies to date and although it now has an infamous legacy, there were high hopes of its commercial success from the engineers who designed and developed this supersonic airplane. Designed to break the sound barrier and decrease travel speed immensely, the Concorde achieved its goals early on. For many years the Concorde had a stellar record of no incidents, crashes or fatalities. While the Concorde never amounted

  • Supersonic Commercial Aircraft Case Study

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    Supersonic commercial aircraft like Concorde and Tupolev Tu-144 faces a lot of drawbacks and design challenges, which include pesky sonic booms during flight, high cost to develop, safety issue, great weight, increased in cost per seat over subsonic airline, and insatiable fuel consumption. Sonic booms. A sonic boom is a sound created by a supersonic aircraft traveling through the air at a speed faster than the speed of sound. During the flight, the supersonic aircraft tends to generate a massive

  • The Concorde And The Future Of Supersonic Flight

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    plane with supersonic capabilities—as well as the improvements and the future technological advancements to come. As a future pilot, it is absolutely necessary to understand the different types of flight within the world, especially the controversy surrounding certain types of flight—like supersonic flight—as it won’t be long before the current aviation students are the ones running the industry. In a history class such as Aviation History and Development it is important to study supersonic flight,

  • Supersonic Aircraft Advantages And Disadvantages

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    well as materials used to prepare the aircraft that can travel at the speed of a supersonic. there has never been another creation of a supersonic aircraft to carry passengers to a destination for a supersonic aircraft are just used to carry bombs and fighter jets. A in November 1962, the British and French governments agreed to develop and build a supersonic aircraft. Each design presents an aerodynamic supersonic aircraft with a range of difficult problems, including two that have the highest interest

  • Effects of Intake Modification on a Ramjet Engine

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    The effects of intake modification on a Ramjet engine A ramjet intake design analysis. Supersonic and hypersonic flights often make use of a ramjet engine during the cruise phase of the flight. The design of the intake affects important variables of the ramjet engine, namely Mach number distribution, formation of shocks and pressure distribution. Analysis of a normal intake design provides lower than optimal pressure to the combustion chamber. A geometric dimension modification on the intake,

  • Super Sonic Essay

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    What do dinosaurs and super sonic passenger jets have in common? They are both extinct. When the realistic thought of supersonic passenger travel was first introduced in the 1950s, it seemed like a compelling breakthrough in the field of commercial aviation. During this era, American manufacturers created a competitive advantage at the end of the World War II, an advantage that has survived to the present day. For all practical purposes, US technology since 1945 has set the standards for international

  • Concorde: The Concorde

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    Andrew Merrill 4/28/14 Mr. A Alt Ed Science Concorde The concorde. It was something that was never seen before, a jet that can get you to London to New York in under three hours. A supersonic mode of transportation that held four Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus engines and can break the speed of sound and go up to 1,350 mph. The success of the Concorde was short lived due to the cost of the upkeep. even though it is retired, the legacy it left behind is the start of bigger and better jets The Concorde

  • Kevin Durant's Interview With The Golden State Warriors

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    It's official. Kevin Durant has agreed to sign with the Golden State Warriors. Rumors were circulating a few hours prior to his decision becoming public that it was indeed his intent. He leaves the Oklahoma City Thunder in a very rough spot, but in the back of everyone's mind there was always that concern that Russell Westbrook would stay with the team when he becomes a free-agent next season. Although, it's easy to do this now, but it all makes sense when you think about it. In an interview with

  • Russell Westbrook's Fame

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    Chandler Reeves Ms. Ward Integrated Science I T TH 4th February 9, 2017 Russell Westbrook Who is Russell Westbrook? How did he get his fame? How old is Russell Westbrook? These are many questions people will ask.. and yes I’m about to answer them! Russell Westbrook is one of the most dominant players in the basketball league today. He is ranked #1 for the best NBA player this year. Russell Westbrook had a good high school and college career, he is having a great NBA career putting up massive

  • Changes to Oklahoma City from the Thunder Sports Team

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    Ever since the Thunder has been established in Oklahoma City, the state has gone through many different changes that has bettered the well being. When one thinks about the impacts of major sports teams, the first thing to come to mind is the amount of money that the franchise raises. Overall, the impact of the Thunder has been a positive one; through supporting families and individuals in need by spreading faith, bringing more media exposure to Oklahoma, making the city more known and by bringing

  • Informative Speech On Kevin Durant

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    Introduction Kevin Durant once said “you’re the real mvp” in 2014 when talking about his mom after winning the Most Valuable Player award in the NBA. Everyone in here has someone who they’ve exalted and has been the mvp in their life. I can relate to Kevin Durant and probably many of you in the fact that, my mom was mvp in my life. In the next couple of minutes I am going to talk about how my mom has impacted me to be a better person and help others. Body I consider my mom the most valuable player

  • Free Force Case Study

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    The loss of Kevin Durant will not only effect the Thunder in the immediate future, but will also effect the entire landscape of the franchise. A place like Oklahoma City is not a prime destination for free agents. Of the 30 teams, Oklahoma City would rank near the bottom in terms of places I would want to live, slightly beating out the likes of Milwaukee, Utah, and Denver. Free agents don’t want to play in a boring, mid-western city like Oklahoma City. There only hope is to strike gold in the draft

  • Kevin Durant Essay

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    this scoring superstar are powerful forces, even in the face of obstacles. Born on September 29, 1988 in Suitland, Maryland, Kevin Wayne Durant is a high profile basketball player who has a stellar history playing for the Seattle Supersonics, Oklahoma City, and currently, as of 2016, the Golden State Warriors. Durant is an eight time National Basketball Association (NBA) All Star and all time NBA scoring champion (kevindurant.com). Durant has also claimed the NBA rookie of the year

  • Seattle Sonics On-Line Communities

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    Seattle Sonics On-Line Communities My first thoughts and reactions to on-line communities are I'm not interested; only people who are true technology enthusiasts use on-line communities; and on-line communities are used primarily for entertainment. Obviously my relationship with on-line communities is apparent - I really have not had much experience. I use email to keep in touch with family and friends and my experiences using DaMoo in this English class certainly qualify for experience, but I

  • Golden State Warriors

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    Adopt-a-Team Report The NBA’s Golden State Warriors are not only known for their performance on the court but also for their successful marketing program. They create experiences for their fans through social media and their website which drives merchandise and ticket sales due to customer engagement. The Warriors capitalize on many aspects of the business including retail, community involvement, and entertainment which surrounds the basic foundation of playing basketball. Within the marketing department

  • Supersonics Research Paper

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    are a top tier team, ranking the 4th seed in the Western Conference, arguably the strongest out of the two conferences. Before there was the Oklahoma City Thunder, there was the Seattle Supersonics. There’s a fact for you! The Seattle Supersonics was founded in 1967. They were active from 1967-2008. The Supersonics have one title under their belt; they won a championship in 1979 led by Hall of Famer Dennis “DJ” Johnson and Gus Williams. They defeated the Washington Bullets 4 games to 1.

  • The Economic and Social Impacts of the Oklahoma City Thunder

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    In overtime, behind and with little time on the clock Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook sinks an off balanced three and pushes the Thunder past the Golden State Warriors 113-112. This happened on November 29th, 2013 but 9 years prior this was all a dream of the people in Oklahoma City. It all started on August 29, 2005 when hurricane Katrina released hell on New Orleans. Most of New Orleans was destroyed by flood waters. This caused the New Orleans Hornets to temporarily relocate to Oklahoma City

  • Losing is Winning

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    makes their team better in the long run and ensures they acquire good players they are not guaranteed to get in free agency. If done correctly, tanking can turn any rebuilding NBA team into a powerhouse. For example, in the years that the Seattle SuperSonics became the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team tanked their way to acquire Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden in the NBA Draft. These three players came a long way in helping turn the Thunder into a title contender, and even though Harden