Bloodhound SSC project - success depends on NDT and condition monitoring

摘要

The Bloodhound Project is a global education initiative focused on a 1000 mph land speed record attempt. It aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and its centrepiece is the Bloodhound SSC (SuperSonic Car), a 135,000 horsepower rocket- and jet-powered racing car being built in the UK by a team of Formula 1 and aerospace experts. NDT News editor David Gilbert was invited to the Bloodhound Technical Centre in Bristol to witness some testing of the carbon composite air intake that will funnel air into the jet engine...