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Aircraft Inlet Ducts
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
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Overview
After studying three Tech Briefs reports on NASA submerged duct technology developed for high performance aircraft, Wilhelm Cashen was able to adapt the technology to the induction intercooler system of turbocharged lightplanes. In lightplane installations, the submerged ducts introduce cool ram" air to the propulsion system for greater operating efficiency."