Motorized Glider at Kennedy Space Center Runway for Sonic Boom Measurements
Motorized glider parked on runway at Kennedy Space Center ready for take-off to measure sonic booms as part of the SonicBAT II Program. F-18 jets from NASA flying at supersonic speeds generate the booms to study their effects in low-altitude turbulence. Possible uses include articles on aviation technology, scientific studies on sonic booms, aerospace research, NASA programs, and educational materials.
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