The NASA Langley Research Center has had a long and distinguished history in powered lift technology development. This research has formed the foundation of knowledge for the powered lift community worldwide. From aerodynamics to structures, aeromechanics, powered lift, acoustics, materials, stability & control, structural dynamics and human factors, Langley has made significant contributions to the advancement of vertical lift technologies. This research has encompassed basic phenomenological studies through subscale laboratory testing, analytical tool development, applied demonstrations and full scale flight-testing. Since the dedication of Langley in 1920, it has contributed to the understanding, design, analysis, and flight test development of experimental and production V/STOL configurations. This paper will chronicle significant areas of research through the decades from 1920 to 2015 with historical photographs and references.


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    Title :

    Historical Contributions to Vertical Flight at the NASA Langley Research Center


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    AHS International Annual Forum and Technology Display ; 2016 ; West Palm Beach, FL, United States


    Publication date :

    2016-05-17


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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