NACA

NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) was a U.S. federal agency founded on March 3, 1915, to undertake, promote, and institutionalize aeronautical research. On October 1, 1958, the agency was dissolved, and its assets and personnel transferred to the newly created National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

History

NACA was established by the federal government through the NACA Act on March 3, 1915, in response to the advancements in aviation during World War I. The committee's primary goal was to organize and direct the scientific study of the problems of flight, with a view to their practical solution.

Research and Development

NACA conducted many pioneering research and development efforts in aeronautics, including the design and testing of aircraft and spacecraft. The agency's most significant contributions were in the field of aerodynamics, particularly with the development of the NACA duct, a type of air intake design, and the NACA airfoil, a series of design shapes for aircraft wings and control surfaces.

Transition to NASA

In 1958, NACA was dissolved and its assets, personnel, and roles were transferred to the newly formed NASA. The transition was in response to the Sputnik crisis, which demonstrated the need for a more focused effort on aerospace research and development.

Legacy

NACA's legacy continues to be felt in the field of aeronautics and beyond. Many of the technologies and methodologies developed by NACA are still in use today, and the agency's pioneering spirit continues to inspire current aerospace research and development efforts.

See also

• NASA
• NACA duct
• NACA airfoil
• Sputnik crisis

External links

• NASA's official website

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