The problem of drag

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Date
1959
Summary
Discusses and demonstrates the problem of drag created by friction and turbulence. Explains the need for a high ratio of lift to drag' to produce an aircraft with good performance characteristics. Illustrates with diagrams and models in the wind tunnel, also uses high speed photography of air movement over a wing in the wind tunnel. Features Dr. Alexander M. Lippisch, director of the Aeronautical Research Laboratory, Collins Radio Company.
Contributors
State University of Iowa; Dr. Alexander Lippisch
Publishers
National Educational Television; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genres
Educational; Aviation
Subject
Aerodynamics ; Aviation.
Collection
National Educational Television
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 Film (0:23:11); 16mm
Other Identifiers
IULMIA Film Database: 40000003096262; Other: GR00466199; MDPI Barcode: 40000003096262

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