Faster Than The Speed Of Sound: New Control System Has What It Takes To Guide Experimental Aircraft
Monday, May 4, 2009 - 13:28
in Physics & Chemistry
When a jet is flying faster than the speed of sound, one small mistake can tear it apart. And when the jet is so experimental that it must fly unmanned, only a computer control system can pilot it. Engineers have designed control system software that can do just that -- by adapting to changing conditions during a flight.