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The paper reviews the SCAR program with emphasis on research in the areas of propulsion system, structures and materials, aerodynamic performance, stratospheric emissions, and stability and controls. Specific results relate to multicycle engine progress, coannular jet noise relief, blended wing-body configuration progress, powered-lift progress, and progress in structural design methodology.
The objectives, program elements, and distribution of research effort in the NASA AST/SCAR Program since its inception in July of 1972 are discussed. The data needed to make rational decisions in the consideration of future military and civil supersonic aircraft were the main directive.
Relationship in supersonic flow between pressure field realized at ground and that needed to support aircraft, considering far field sonic boom waveforms
Design of supersonic aircraft with novel fixed, swept wing planform
Aircraft design to minimize sonic boom pressure field energy
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Airplane configuration effect on shape and magnitude of sonic boom pressure signature, noting theoretical and empirical methods