Provost's Lecture Series -- Hypersonic: Why Faster Isn't Just Faster by Dr. Garth Hobson

The NPS Provost's Lecture Series presents "Hypersonics: Why Faster Isn't Just Faster, but a Game Changer" with Dr. Garth Hobson, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering on May 23, 2023 on the NPS campus.
Hypersonic typically refers to speeds that are at least five times the speed of sound, or Mach 5 and above. Hypersonic speeds are often associated with advanced aerospace technologies and can have applications in areas such as high-speed transportation, space exploration, and military defense systems. Hypersonic flight provides an unprecedented capability by simultaneously extending range and reducing transit time, enabling rapid reach and global targeting.
Dr. Hobson's presentation focuses on the challenges associated with air-breathing hypersonic vehicles. A short history of hypersonic flight is presented followed by an introduction to NPS' research in support of the Office of Naval Research.
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[@garyimmelman7059]

Great talk, Garth!

[@AnthonyDDean]

Great talk! The aerodynamics lecture in the MIT Aerospace Systems Engineering Course includes a statement by one of the NASA project managers: "We didn't put canards on the Shuttle because it would have to change configurations throughout the entire flight regime from Mach 1 to Mach 20. It made more sense to leave them off." Also, McDonnell Douglas was working on a Mach 6 interceptor and a Mach 12 suborbital spaceplane during NASA's Hypersonic Facilities Study in the late 60's and early 70's.