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Supersonic Eclipse: How Concorde Stretched Totality to 74 Minutes
science18 days ago

Supersonic Eclipse: How Concorde Stretched Totality to 74 Minutes

In 1973, the Concorde 001 prototype flew at Mach 2+ to chase the Moon’s shadow across Africa, carrying a multinational team and four ceiling portholes to study the Sun’s corona at multiple wavelengths. The mission achieved a record 74 minutes of totality imaging—the longest ever from an aircraft—before headwinds shortened the window. Led by Pierre Léna, scientists from France, the UK, and the US conducted infrared, dust, gas, and chromosphere observations, following two rehearsal flights with a precise ground-less rendezvous, and landing in N’Djamena after the eclipse to cap a historic feat in solar astronomy.

via Ars Technica|
#astronomy#concorde#eclipse
Unveiling the Speed Secrets of the Concorde
aviation1 year ago

Unveiling the Speed Secrets of the Concorde

The Concorde was a supersonic passenger jet that flew from 1976 to 2003, capable of reaching speeds over twice the speed of sound, with a record flight time between New York and London of under three hours. Its speed was achieved through a combination of a sleek, aerodynamic design, delta wings, and powerful turbojet engines with afterburners. However, the high fuel consumption and associated costs, along with incidents like the Air France Flight 4590 crash, led to its commercial downfall.

via Livescience.com|
#aerodynamics#aviation#concorde
"Chasing the 1973 Solar Eclipse: The Modified Concorde's Scientific Pursuit"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Chasing the 1973 Solar Eclipse: The Modified Concorde's Scientific Pursuit"

In 1973, a modified Concorde chased a solar eclipse at Mach 2 for 74 minutes of total darkness, allowing scientists to observe the sun's corona. The unique mission, detailed in a YouTube video with 3D renderings, required precise planning and special equipment, including gutting the passenger area and installing observation windows. French astrophysicist Pierre Lena and Concorde test pilot Andre Turcat led the mission, which aimed to extend the observation time of the eclipse.

via Jalopnik|
#astrophysics#concorde#science
"Chasing Total Solar Eclipses: Concorde's Unique Role"
aviation2 years ago

"Chasing Total Solar Eclipses: Concorde's Unique Role"

The preserved Concorde F-WTSS, displayed at the Musée de l’air et de l’espace in Paris, holds a unique claim to fame for its role in chasing a solar eclipse in 1973. The aircraft's exceptional supersonic speed allowed astronomers to observe the eclipse for over an hour by staying within the moon's shadow, showcasing the aircraft's high altitude capabilities for stratospheric astronomy. Today, the Concorde F-WTSS is preserved with the mission logo at the museum, commemorating its historic eclipse-chasing mission.

via Vintage Aviation News|
#astronomy#aviation#concorde
"Chasing the Longest Eclipse: Scientists' Supersonic Concorde Journey"
science2 years ago

"Chasing the Longest Eclipse: Scientists' Supersonic Concorde Journey"

On June 30, 1973, the Concorde 001, a supersonic jet, flew into the moon's shadow during a total solar eclipse, extending the totality duration from 7 minutes on the ground to a stunning 74 minutes. The flight, which broke the record for the longest total solar eclipse in human history, allowed scientists to study the sun's corona and chromosphere. Despite subsequent attempts, including by other Concordes in 1999, it remains a legendary achievement that continues to inspire eclipse chasers.

via Livescience.com|
#astronomy#concorde#science
"Concorde Jet's Record-Breaking Flight During Longest Total Solar Eclipse"
science-and-astronomy2 years ago

"Concorde Jet's Record-Breaking Flight During Longest Total Solar Eclipse"

On June 30, 1973, the Concorde 001, a supersonic jet, broke the record for the longest total solar eclipse in history by extending the duration of totality from 7 minutes to 74 minutes. Flying at 55,000 feet, the Concorde intercepted the moon's shadow along the Tropic of Cancer, allowing scientists on board to study the sun's corona and chromosphere. Despite subsequent eclipse flights, including those by Concorde in 1999, none have surpassed the achievement of the 1973 flight.

via Space.com|
#concorde#eclipse-flights#science-and-astronomy
"Concorde's Return: Journey Along the Hudson River"
travel-and-aviation2 years ago

"Concorde's Return: Journey Along the Hudson River"

A Concorde jet, retired in 2003, has been floated down the Hudson River in New York after undergoing months of refurbishments. The British Airways plane, now restored with its original colors and markings, was transported to the Intrepid Museum in Manhattan last August. The Concorde holds the record for the fastest transatlantic crossing by a passenger aircraft and was the only supersonic commercial jet to fly internationally. Public tours of the jet at the museum will resume on 4 April.

via The Guardian|
#british-airways#concorde#hudson-river
"NASA Unveils $247 Million Supersonic Jet for London to New York in 3.5 Hours"
aerospaceaviation2 years ago

"NASA Unveils $247 Million Supersonic Jet for London to New York in 3.5 Hours"

NASA has unveiled the X-59, dubbed the 'son of Concorde', a 100-foot-long supersonic aircraft capable of cruising at 937 miles per hour without producing a loud sonic boom. The aircraft's design aims to reduce the noise of sonic booms, with a thin, tapered nose and an 'eXternal Vision System' replacing the forward-facing window in the cockpit. Developed by Lockheed Martin, the X-59 is part of NASA's Quesst mission to gather data for reconsidering rules that ban commercial supersonic flight over land, with test flights scheduled for later this year.

via Daily Mail|
#aerospaceaviation#concorde#nasa
"The Rise, Fall, and Resurgence of Concorde: A Costly Supersonic Journey"
aviation2 years ago

"The Rise, Fall, and Resurgence of Concorde: A Costly Supersonic Journey"

The Concorde, a revolutionary supersonic plane, failed due to a combination of factors including poor business decisions, restrictions on flight routes, and a devastating crash in 2000. Despite its impressive speed and luxurious amenities, the Concorde's fuel inefficiency and loud sonic boom limited its operations. With a limited capacity of 109 passengers, tickets were expensive, costing $12,000 for a round trip across the Atlantic. The last Concorde flight took place in 2003, marking the end of an era in aviation.

via Supercar Blondie|
#air-travel#aviation#concorde
technology3 years ago

"NASA's X-59 'Son of Concorde' Set for Groundbreaking Test Flight"

NASA's experimental X-59, also known as the "Son of Concorde," is preparing for its first test flights later this year. The aircraft, designed for supersonic mass transportation, can fly at Mach 1.4 and reduce flight durations between destinations. The project aims to enable flight at 55,000 feet and a cruising speed of Mach 1.42 while producing sounds as loud as a car door closing.

via Interesting Engineering|
#concorde#nasa#supersonic-transportation