Atmosphere as it Relates to Flight
Objective :
Students will explore how the properties of an atmosphere impact the aerodynamics of flight.
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Resources :
Video : Flying on Mars
To fly around on the surface of Mars, a traditional aircraft would need to travel at speeds of over 250 MPH just to stay aloft in the very thin atmosphere. Taking off and landing on the rocky terrain for sample inspection and gathering would be nearly impossible. So what’s one solution? Check this out.
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