Vehicle Research Corporation has proposed a mechanism for eliminating the sonic boom generated by supersonic flight. It involves a nozzle-shaped wing underside, together with an underwing planar jet of engine compressor air. The Study Group was asked to provide a critical review of the proposed mechanism and a quantitative analysis of its likely performance.

Problem presented by
Scott Rethorst (Vehicle Research Corporation)

Study Group contributors
P.Dellar (University of Cambridge)
J.Dewynne (University of Oxford)
C.Edwards (University of Oxford)
A.D.Fitt (University of Southampton)
P.D.Howell (University of Nottingham)
K.Kaouri (University of Oxford)
H.Ockendon (University of Oxford)
J.R.Ockendon (University of Oxford)
C.P.Please (University of Southampton)
D.Salazar-Gonzales (University of Oxford)