Correaltion of full-scale drag predictions with flight measurements on the C-141A aircraft. Phase 2: Wind tunnel test, analysis, and prediction techniques. Volume 1: Drag predictions, wind tunnel data analysis and correlation [PDF]
The degree of cruise drag correlation on the C-141A aircraft is determined between predictions based on wind tunnel test data, and flight test results. An analysis of wind tunnel tests on a 0.0275 scale model at Reynolds number up to 3.05 x 1 million/MAC
Blackerby, W. T.+2 more
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Aeroelastic Testing of ASLV Models for Predicting Transonic Buffet Response : Ground Studies [PDF]
A 1:20 Scale Aeroelastic model of ASLV is designed for studying its transonic buffet response.The model simulates full-scale parameters at Mach one condition and is designed for testing in the NAL 1.2m Trisonic Wind Tunnel.
Aeroelasticity Group,
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A multifunctional memristor is demonstrated for in‐memory sensing and computing, leveraging a MoWS₂/VOx heterojunction to enable high ON/OFF ratio up to 10⁸ with ultralow operating voltages of ±0.2 V. This bio‐inspired multimodal design exhibits tunable synaptic behavior across electrical, optical, and humidity stimuli, enabling in situ modulation of ...
Abdul Momin Syed+8 more
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Calculated performance of the NASA Lewis icing research tunnel [PDF]
The Icing Research Tunnel is used extensively to test many classes of aircraft under atmospheric icing conditions. Because of the need to test models at higher Reynolds numbers, a new fan rotor was designed to increase test section wind speed.
Viterna, Larry A.
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Fast‐Charging Solid‐State Li Batteries: Materials, Strategies, and Prospects
This review addresses challenges and recent advances in fast‐charging solid‐state batteries, focusing on solid electrolyte and electrode materials, as well as interfacial chemistries. The role of multiscale modeling and simulation in understanding Li+ transport and interfacial phenomena is emphasized, providing insights into materials, strategies, and ...
Jing Yu+7 more
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Ceramic and coating applications in the hostile environment of a high temperature hypersonic wind tunnel [PDF]
A Mach 7, blowdown wind tunnel was used to investigate aerothermal structural phenomena on large to full scale high speed vehicle components. The high energy test medium, which provided a true temperature simulation of hypersonic flow at 24 to 40 km ...
Karns, J. R.+3 more
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Recent Advances in Wide‐Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells
Ubiquitous defects predominately account for photo‐instability and open‐circuit voltage losses in wide‐bandgap perovskite solar cells (WBG PSCs). This review comprehensively presents the underlying impact mechanisms, summarizes the advanced optimization strategies across various functional layers and their interfaces to develop efficient and stable WBG
Jianjun Mei, Feng Yan
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Two-dimensional wind tunnel [PDF]
Information on the Japanese National Aerospace Laboratory two dimensional transonic wind tunnel, completed at the end of 1979 is presented. Its construction is discussed in detail, and the wind tunnel structure, operation, test results, and future plans ...
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Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics: From Materials to Manufacturing and Applications
A contemporary and critical review on carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics. The common thermoplastic and carbon fiber applied in the manufacture of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics are summarized, and the processing and postprocessing methods are reviewed, with emphasis on state‐of‐the‐art welding techniques.
Howard (Hao) Wang+6 more
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Wind sensitivity studies of a non-return wind tunnel with a 216- by 432-mm (8.5- by 17.0-inches) test section, phase 2 [PDF]
The refinement of inlet and exit treatments were studied which would minimize the effect of external wind on the test-section flow quality of a nonreturn wind tunnel.
Eckert, W. T.+2 more
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