Wind Tunnel Testing for Quesst X-59

The first flight of the groundbreaking quiet supersonic NASA/Lockheed X-59 is nearly upon us, but how did we get here? The team at NASA has supported research into quiet supersonic aircraft for several decades. Multiple facilities at three NASA centers have supported tests focusing on vehicle aerodynamics and propulsion, flight test probe calibration, and sonic boom research. This presentation will cover the ups, downs, challenges, and successes of the test team as they contributed to the X-59 program!  #nasa22