Program
9, Episode 204
On
The Runway
 The United States aviation
industry is a significant contributor
to the nation's economy, boasting
annual sales in excess of $36
billion and providing nearly
1 million jobs. However, with
low-cost air travel on the rise,
aircraft noise continues to
be a nuisance. In an effort
to help alleviate this problem,
NASA has developed the Quiet
Aircraft Technology program.
This program is finding new
and innovative ways to reduce
aircraft noise. Jennifer Pulley
spoke with NASA researcher Andy
Powell to find out more.
Additional Information
http://avst.larc.nasa.gov/qat.html |
