The End of a Great Jet
All of us here at Boundary Layer worked on Mitsubishi Aircraft’s SpaceJet program. The goal was vast: Starting with a clean sheet of paper, or blank screen, create a competitive new regional airliner to serve global markets using Japanese craftsmanship and Western aerospace experience. The aircraft would be the first airliner designed and built in…Read More
What is a Boundary Layer?
Disclaimer: We are not an engineering firm, but we think this is an apt metaphor. In fluid mechanics, a boundary layer is that area of flow immediately closest to the surface of an object. That object can be something like an aircraft wing, the wall of a pipe, a building, or even a mountain. The…Read More