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March 20, 2011

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.20.11): Very Large Array (VLA)

Very Large Array (VLA) One of the world’s premier radio observatories, consisting of 27 antennas arranged in a huge “Y” pattern. The VLA spans up to 22 miles (36 km) across, which is roughly one and a half times the size of Washington, D.C. Each antenna is 81 feet (25 meters) in diameter. Located in Socorro, New Mexico, the telescopes work in tandem to produce a sharper image than any single telescope could record.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.20.11)

Aero-Linx: NASA--Model Rockets Flying model rockets is a relatively safe and inexpensive way for students to learn the basics of forces and the response of a vehicle to external forces. Like an airplane, a model rocket is subjected to the forces of weight, thrust, and aerodynamics during its flight.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.20.11)

“Consumers have a right to have full confidence that a company’s ads and sales pitches are honest and accurate... Businesses that try to profit by deceiving Missouri consumers should understand that the Attorney General’s Office will take action.” Source: Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster as part of the report recently published in which he "obtained a consent judgment against Douglas Hart, owner of Hart Aero, for alleged violations of Missouri’s Merchandising Practices Act."

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