NASA and Industry Team Tests Aircraft Noise-Reducing Technologies (NASA)

NASA and aerospace industry partners are flight testing new technologies to see if they can make aircraft quieter. Scalloped edges on engine exteriors and toboggan-like fittings on landing gear are some of the high tech ideas being tested to reduce aircraft noise.

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Posted August 17, 2005

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