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1942: Engine Roars to Life in First Test at Future NASA Glenn
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On May 8, 1942, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) conducted its first test at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory, which is now NASA's Glenn Research Center. The test took place at the Engine Propeller Research Building (EPRB) and involved the activation of a massive piston engine. The EPRB was built to study full-scale piston engines and was constructed to muffle engine noise. The test was a significant milestone for the United States during World War II, as the military needed the laboratory to improve engine cooling, turbo-supercharging, and fuels for its aircraft. The completion of the laboratory was prioritized, and additional funding and supplies were allocated to meet the deadlines. Over the following year, more facilities were completed, and the NACA met its original deadlines. The official dedication of the new laboratory took place on May 20, 1943.
#Nasa #Naca #GlennResearchCenter #AircraftEngineResearchLaboratory #Eprb #PistonEngine #WorldWarIi
https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/glenn/1942-engine-roars-to-life-in-first-test-at-future-nasa-glenn/
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On May 8, 1942, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) conducted its first test at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory, which is now NASA's Glenn Research Center. The test took place at the Engine Propeller Research Building (EPRB) and involved the activation of a massive piston engine. The EPRB was built to study full-scale piston engines and was constructed to muffle engine noise. The test was a significant milestone for the United States during World War II, as the military needed the laboratory to improve engine cooling, turbo-supercharging, and fuels for its aircraft. The completion of the laboratory was prioritized, and additional funding and supplies were allocated to meet the deadlines. Over the following year, more facilities were completed, and the NACA met its original deadlines. The official dedication of the new laboratory took place on May 20, 1943.
#Nasa #Naca #GlennResearchCenter #AircraftEngineResearchLaboratory #Eprb #PistonEngine #WorldWarIi
https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/glenn/1942-engine-roars-to-life-in-first-test-at-future-nasa-glenn/