Launchpad: Fluid Dynamics - What a Drag! | Launchpad

Launchpad: Fluid Dynamics - What a Drag!

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Learn about fluid dynamics with NASA engineers. See how NASA uses planes and a neutral buoyancy tank to train astronauts for spacewalks or how wind tunnels and ultrasonic welding techniques can be used to reduce drag for swimmers.

Published on: June 22, 2009

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Keywords

NASA; NASA eClips; NIA; Launchpad; aerodynamics; fluid dynamics; wind tunnels; Speedo; swimmers; neutral buoyancy; drag; weightlessness; ultrasonic; welding; spacewalks; EVA; training; astronauts, KC-135, C9-B, High School, science, technology, engineering