Aeronautics - wake vortices
Description
The Cost: Every time a plane cuts through the air it causes a tornado-like pattern that disrupts and can crash other planes. NASA addresses the problem systematically and scientifically. Trailblazers: A working laboratory developed by NASA to orbit the Earth. All Systems Go: An aircraft that instead of rows and seats of passengers carries baggage of scientific instruments. Liftoff: Russia's space program developments. And Finally: A very exclusive golf club.
Runtime
24 min
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Subjects
Geography
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Date of Publication
2005
Database
Alexander Street
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