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Supersonic Spies
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Related NOVA Resources
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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:
Next Generation
Read two different perspectives about research efforts to design a supersonic passenger
jet that, to be profitable, would have to carry more than twice as many passengers as
the Concorde, operate at higher speeds, span greater distances, use less fuel, run
more quietly, and produce less pollution. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Future Trip
Check out what NASA imagines the next generation of supersonic transport plane
will look like in flight in this animation of the Technology Concept Airplane.
(Requires QuickTime or RealPlayer plug-in.)
(Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Anatomy of the Concorde (Hot Science)
Find out what it takes to fly faster than the speed of sound by learning about the
Concorde's supersonic features, including its airframe, engines, fuel, nose,
speed, and wings. (No plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8)
Plus:
Resources
Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.
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