{"product_id":"2940016668291","title":"Expanding the Flight Envelope: Innovative Aeronautical Technology Developed at Dryden Flight Research","description":"The Dryden Flight Research Center is NASA's primary center for atmospheric flight research and operations. NASA Dryden is critical in carrying out the agency's missions of space exploration, space operations, scientific discovery, and aeronautical research and development (R\u0026amp;D). \u003cbr\u003eFor 60 years, Projects at Dryden have led to major advancements in the design and capabilities of many state-of-the-art civilian and military aircraft. The newest, the fastest, the highest - all have made their debut in the vast, clear desert skies over Dryden. \u003cbr\u003eDryden Flight Research Center plays a vital role in advancing technology and science through flight. There, they demonstrate America's leadership in aeronautics and space technology as we continue to push the envelope to revolutionize aviation and pioneer aerospace technology. \u003cbr\u003eThis book reviews the many unique and technologically advanced flight systems that Dryden has innovated though out the years.  From the first supersonic flight of the X-1, the hypersonic X-15 , the unique X-38 and the record breaking SR-71, all of Dryden’s many aeronautical successes are tabulated here. \u003cbr\u003eOver 40 aircraft examined with 84 photos – most in full color. Contents hyperlinked for easy navigation.\u003cbr\u003eContents include:\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eThe X-1 Research Airplane\u003cbr\u003eBackground\u003cbr\u003eTechnical Data\u003cbr\u003eFlight Summary\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eAD-1\u003cbr\u003eProject Background\u003cbr\u003eThe Aircraft\u003cbr\u003eFlight Research\u003cbr\u003eB-52B \"Mothership\" Launch Aircraft\u003cbr\u003eMissions\u003cbr\u003eX-15 Program\u003cbr\u003eThe Lifting Bodies\u003cbr\u003eSpace Shuttle Program Support\u003cbr\u003eMiscellaneous Support\u003cbr\u003eHyper-X\u003cbr\u003eRetirement\u003cbr\u003eAircraft Modifications\u003cbr\u003eAircraft Specifications\u003cbr\u003eD-558-I\u003cbr\u003eDesign\u003cbr\u003eInstrumentation\u003cbr\u003eProgram History\u003cbr\u003eThe Aircraft\u003cbr\u003eD-558-II\u003cbr\u003eDesign\u003cbr\u003eProgram History\u003cbr\u003eThe Aircraft\u003cbr\u003eF-8 Digital Fly-By-Wire Aircraft\u003cbr\u003eBackground\u003cbr\u003eThe Aircraft\u003cbr\u003eResearch Benefits\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eF-8 Supercritical Wing\u003cbr\u003eFlight Research\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eF-18 High Angle-of-Attack (Alpha) Research Vehicle\u003cbr\u003eBackground\u003cbr\u003ePhase One\u003cbr\u003ePhase Two\u003cbr\u003ePhase Three\u003cbr\u003eProject Management\u003cbr\u003eAircraft Specifications\u003cbr\u003eF-18 Mission Support Aircraft\u003cbr\u003eAircraft Specifications\u003cbr\u003eF-104 '826'\u003cbr\u003eHL-10 Lifting Body\u003cbr\u003eBackground\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eHighly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology\u003cbr\u003eHiMAT Design\u003cbr\u003eProgram Development\u003cbr\u003eHiMAT Contributions\u003cbr\u003eLifting Bodies\u003cbr\u003eBackground\u003cbr\u003eThe Pioneering M2-F1\u003cbr\u003eThe Heavyweights\u003cbr\u003eM2-F3\u003cbr\u003eX-24A\u003cbr\u003eX-24B\u003cbr\u003ePathfinder Solar-Powered Aircraft\u003cbr\u003eAircraft Description\u003cbr\u003ePathfinder Flight History\u003cbr\u003eEnvironmental Monitoring \u0026amp; Technical Demonstration Missions\u003cbr\u003eAircraft Specifications\u003cbr\u003eSpace Shuttles and the Dryden Flight Research Center\u003cbr\u003eThe Lifting Bodies\u003cbr\u003eX-15 Contributions\u003cbr\u003eHigh Speed Research Contributions\u003cbr\u003eShuttle Software\u003cbr\u003eBooster Recovery System\u003cbr\u003eTile Testing\u003cbr\u003eApproach and Landing Tests\u003cbr\u003ePre-Flight Analysis\u003cbr\u003eLanding Gear and Brake Testing\u003cbr\u003eShuttle Landings\u003cbr\u003eSR-71 Blackbird\u003cbr\u003eResearch at Mach 3\u003cbr\u003eSR-71 Specifications and Performance\u003cbr\u003eX-3\u003cbr\u003eX-4\u003cbr\u003eX-5\u003cbr\u003eX-15 Hypersonic Research Program\u003cbr\u003eDesign\u003cbr\u003eProgram History\u003cbr\u003eThe Aircraft\u003cbr\u003eX-29\u003cbr\u003eProgram History\u003cbr\u003eFlight-Control System\u003cbr\u003ePhase 2 Flights\u003cbr\u003eVortex Flow Control\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eThe Aircraft\u003cbr\u003eX-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Demonstrator\u003cbr\u003eBackground\u003cbr\u003eFlight Test Summary\u003cbr\u003eAircraft Specifications\u003cbr\u003eX-38\u003cbr\u003eThe Vehicles\u003cbr\u003eX-38 Test and Development Schedule\u003cbr\u003eThe Dryden Connection\u003cbr\u003eProject History and Participants\u003cbr\u003eThe Future\u003cbr\u003eXB-70","brand":"Cia Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47101532668144,"sku":"2940016668291","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940016668291_p0.jpg?v=1763658743","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940016668291","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}