{"id":580599,"date":"2023-12-14T17:34:28","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T22:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?p=580599"},"modified":"2023-12-19T23:11:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T04:11:01","slug":"armstrong-flight-research-center-a-year-in-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/armstrong-flight-research-center-a-year-in-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Armstrong Flight Research Center: A Year in Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\"padding-top-5 padding-bottom-3 width-full maxw-full hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-article-intro\"><div class=\"width-full maxw-full article-header\"><div class=\"margin-bottom-2 width-full maxw-full\"><p class=\"label carbon-60 margin-0 margin-bottom-3 padding-0\">4 min read<\/p><h1 class=\"display-48 margin-bottom-2\">Armstrong Flight Research Center: A Year in Review<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NASA\u2019s Armstrong Flight Research Center 2023 Highlights\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v3RzVOuB8RY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was an abundant year of innovation, exploration, and inspiration for NASA\u2019s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. NASA Armstrong continues to demonstrate America’s leadership in aeronautics, Earth and space science, and aerospace technology. Our researchers, engineers, and mission support teams continually seek to revolutionize aviation, add to mankind’s knowledge of the universe, and contribute to the understanding and protection of Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The video above shows many of our achievements, below are a few special moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The X-59 achieved a major milestone when the supersonic research aircraft was moved from its construction site to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/image-article\/nasas-x-59-moves-closer-to-runway\/\">flight line for ground testing<\/a>. At the same time, project teams were busy preparing for the aircraft\u2019s first and subsequent flights, while also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/nasa-armstrong-advances-shock-wave-photography-2\/\">advancing shock wave photography<\/a>, trained aircrew on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/breathing-under-pressure\/\">upgraded life support systems<\/a>, prepared to test updated ground microphone stations designed to measure the X-59’s quiet sonic thump, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/image-article\/nasas-x-59-goes-from-green-to-red-white-and-blue\/\">began getting the aircraft painted<\/a> in preparation for its unveiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NASA\u2019s Advanced Air Mobility mission continued to work with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/government-and-industry-collaboration-leads-to-first-air-taxi-delivery\/\">industry partners<\/a> who are building innovative new aircraft like electric air taxis and drones. The team explored how these new designs may help travelers and cargo move between and in cities. At NASA Armstrong, we built a custom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/on-the-fly-nasa-researchers-map-air-taxi-maneuvers-in-simulator-2\/\">virtual-reality flight simulator<\/a> to explore the air taxi ride experience. We also collected data needed to allow for new self-flying technology, to help make our communities more connected than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because wind affects all aircraft, our researchers measured wind at low altitudes to gather data needed to enhance air taxi safety. We <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/nasa-armstrong-takes-weather-instrumentation-to-new-heights\/\">tested atmospheric sensors<\/a> that can monitor air quality and help uncrewed aircraft avoid dangerous wind shears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To improve fuel efficiency, our Experimental Fabrication branch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/nasa-armstrong-tests-model-of-efficient-wing\/\">built a scale model of a unique aircraft wing<\/a> that will be used to gather data for future, larger versions of the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an effort to advance the use of alternative fuels in today\u2019s planes we worked with <a href=\"https:\/\/science.larc.nasa.gov\/aero-fp\/2021-boeing-ecodemonstrator\/\" rel=\"noopener\">aviation partners to study particle and gas<\/a> emissions from passenger aircraft engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the conclusion of the X-57 Maxwell this year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/x-57-project-creates-paths-toward-electric-aviation-2\/\">research from the X-57<\/a> Maxwell provided aviation researchers with hundreds of lessons learned, as well as revolutionary developments in areas ranging from battery technology to cruise motor control design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our crews <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/nasas-er-2-completes-snowstorm-study-support-2\/\">flew above snowstorms<\/a> to investigate how they form and flew over snow-covered regions to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/utilizing-nasas-b200-king-air-to-study-snowmelt-levels-2\/\">collect data on snowmelts<\/a> and how they contribute to the water supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We conducted low-altitude flights over major cities and marine areas to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/low-altitude-flights-study-everyday-emissions-2\/\">study non-vehicular sources of pollution<\/a> \u2013 like personal care and home products \u2013 and their impact on air quality in North America. To advance fire and smoke models, we participated in a multi-agency effort to collect measurements of fuels, fire behavior, fire energy, meteorology, smoke, and fire effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the space front, we tested highly elastic strain sensors to help parachute designers construct better, more reliable parachutes to land rovers and equipment on Mars and enabled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/nasa-supports-tests-of-dust-sensor-to-aid-lunar-landings\/\">testing of an instrument designed<\/a> to measure surface particles kicked up by a rocket-powered lander on the Moon or Mars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Armstrong advanced NASA\u2019s commitment to engage, inspire, and attract future generations of explorers. Students saw their experiments soar as payloads from the NASA TechRise Challenge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/nasa-techrise-student-payloads-explore-new-heights\/\">launched high into the sky<\/a>.  We celebrated the 15th anniversary of our summer internship program, offering undergraduate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/nasa-student-airborne-research-program-celebrates-15-years-of-success\/\">students hands-on experience during a real airborne science campaign.<\/a> Our researchers, pilots, and mission support teams traveled the country, showcasing aviation-inspired technology and the latest in NASA aeronautics research, space exploration, science, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/nasas-er-2-aircraft-flies-high-to-investigate-lightning\/\">hunted for lightning and collected data on radiation<\/a> generated by thunderclouds to better predict when storms could turn severe and we paved the way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers-and-facilities\/armstrong\/nasa-offers-fly-fix-fly-testing-for-smallsat-planetary-observation-2\/\">improve autonomous observation capabilities<\/a> for small spacecraft flying over Earth, the Moon, or other worlds. Finally, we forged a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/directorates\/armd\/iasp\/sfd\/\">new partnership<\/a> to build, test, and fly an experimental aircraft aimed at lowering emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just some of Armstrong\u2019s many innovative research efforts that support NASA\u2019s mission to explore the secrets of the universe for the benefit of all.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"nasa-gb-align-full width-full maxw-full padding-x-3 padding-y-0 article_a hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-credits-and-details\">\n<section class=\"padding-x-0 padding-top-5 padding-bottom-2 desktop:padding-top-7 desktop:padding-bottom-9\">\n\t<div class=\"grid-row grid-container maxw-widescreen padding-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-2 padding-right-4 margin-bottom-5 desktop:margin-bottom-0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"padding-top-3 border-top-1px border-color-carbon-black\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"margin-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading-14\">Share<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"padding-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"social-icons social-icons-round\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"social-icon social-icon-x\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/tweet?via=NASA&text=Armstrong%20Flight%20Research%20Center%3A%20A%20Year%20in%20Review&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nasa.gov%2Fcenters-and-facilities%2Farmstrong%2Farmstrong-flight-research-center-a-year-in-review%2F\" aria-label=\"Share on X.\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"1200\" height=\"1227\" viewBox=\"0 0 1200 1227\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M714.163 519.284L1160.89 0H1055.03L667.137 450.887L357.328 0H0L468.492 681.821L0 1226.37H105.866L515.491 750.218L842.672 1226.37H1200L714.137 519.284H714.163ZM569.165 687.828L521.697 619.934L144.011 79.6944H306.615L611.412 515.685L658.88 583.579L1055.08 1150.3H892.476L569.165 687.854V687.828Z\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"social-icon social-icon-facebook\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nasa.gov%2Fcenters-and-facilities%2Farmstrong%2Farmstrong-flight-research-center-a-year-in-review%2F\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook.\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 8h-3v4h3v12h5v-12h3.642l.358-4h-4v-1.667c0-.955.192-1.333 1.115-1.333h2.885v-5h-3.808c-3.596 0-5.192 1.583-5.192 4.615v3.385z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"social-icon social-icon-linkedin\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nasa.gov%2Fcenters-and-facilities%2Farmstrong%2Farmstrong-flight-research-center-a-year-in-review%2F\" aria-label=\"Share on LinkedIn.\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4.98 3.5c0 1.381-1.11 2.5-2.48 2.5s-2.48-1.119-2.48-2.5c0-1.38 1.11-2.5 2.48-2.5s2.48 1.12 2.48 2.5zm.02 4.5h-5v16h5v-16zm7.982 0h-4.968v16h4.969v-8.399c0-4.67 6.029-5.052 6.029 0v8.399h4.988v-10.131c0-7.88-8.922-7.593-11.018-3.714v-2.155z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"social-icon social-icon-rss\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/feed\/\" aria-label=\"Subscribe to RSS feed.\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 800 800\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M493 652H392c0-134-111-244-244-244V307c189 0 345 156 345 345zm71 0c0-228-188-416-416-416V132c285 0 520 235 520 520z\"\/><circle cx=\"219\" cy=\"581\" r=\"71\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-5 padding-right-4 margin-bottom-5 desktop:margin-bottom-0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"padding-top-3 border-top-1px border-color-carbon-black\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"margin-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading-14\">Details<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-row margin-bottom-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-col-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"subheading\">Last Updated<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-col-8\">Dec 19, 2023<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-row margin-bottom-3\"><div class=\"grid-col-4\"><div class=\"subheading\">Editor<\/div><\/div><div class=\"grid-col-8\">Cody S. 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Our researchers, engineers, and mission support teams continually seek to revolutionize aviation, add to mankind’s knowledge of the universe, and 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