Blended Wing-Body Aircraft Promises Quieter Skies
Engineers develop a new airplane design that is more energy efficient and quieter.
Inside Science Buzzwords:
- Lift -The upward force on an aircraft created by air flowing over and under the wings.
- Drag - The forces on an aircraft that slow its forward movement.
- Composite materials - Materials made from two or more materials with different chemical and physical properties that can combine in desirable ways.
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