Nontechnical account of rockets at work today in advancement of aeronautical science; three applications discussed are to propulsion of models in free flight for aerodynamic measurements at high speeds, to propulsion of piloted research aircraft, and to sounding of upper atmosphere; rocket propelled models; misconceptions about X-1; rockets for auxiliary power. (See also Am Rocket Soc -- J n 76 Mar 1949 p 3-8)


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    Title :

    Rockets as research tools in aeronautics


    Additional title:

    Mech Eng


    Contributors:

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    Publication date :

    1949


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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