NASA Grants Contract For Weakly Ionized Gas Shock Wave Modification System

NASA has awarded a contract for development of a "Weakly Ionized Gas Shock Wave Modification System."By electrifying the air near an aircraft surface with a weak charge, the shock wave is pushed back from the surface, reducing the effect of the shock wave. This could reduce fuel consumption...

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