The cone shape of the spike also incrementally reduces the speed of the incoming supersonic air without producing a drastic loss of pressure. The farther back over the cone the air moves ...

A close look at air flow around high-speed shapes reveals surprising turbulence, according to a new study. The findings, published March 7 in the journal Physical Review Fluids, could inform the ...

NASA's calibrated sensors for the X-59 aircraft provide real-time shockwave data, crucial for achieving quiet supersonic ...