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The problem of drag

Discusses and demonstrates the problem of drag created by friction and turbulence. Explains the need for a high ratio of lift to drag' to produce an aircraft with good performance characteristics. Illustrates with diagrams and models in the wind tunnel, also uses high speed photography of air movement over a wing in the wind tunnel. Features Dr. Alexander M. Lippisch, director of the Aeronautical Research Laboratory, Collins Radio Company.
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Discusses and demonstrates the problem of drag created by friction and turbulence. Explains the need for a high ratio of lift to drag' to produce an aircraft with good performance characteristics. Illustrates with diagrams and models in the wind tunnel, also uses high speed photography of air movement over a wing in the wind tunnel. Features Dr. Alexander M. Lippisch, director of the Aeronautical Research Laboratory, Collins Radio Company., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

More in SECRET OF FLIGHT

  1. MODERN PROBLEMS OF FLIGHT
  2. PREVIEW: SECRET OF FLIGHT
  3. THE INDUCED DRAG
  4. Propulsion 1959
  5. The history of early flight 1959
  6. The problem of drag 1959

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  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, format, genre, description, catalog record
  2. Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62) — title, catalog record

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