Interactive Simulations
Over twenty years ago, NASA Glenn Research Center developed this collection of interactive simulation exercises to accompany our Beginners Guide to Aeronautics educational content. Students and others in academia, industry, and those with an interest in aeronautics, visit these pages daily to learn and refresh their knowledge of these concepts. Thousands of educators use this content to support their lessons in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Simulations by Concept
Aerodynamics

Equal Transit Theory Interactive

Effects of Shape on Lift Interactive

Baseball Motion Interactive Simulator
Airflow
Atmosphere
Calculators

Ideal Lift of Spinning Ball Interactive

Compressible Mass Flow Rate Interactive

Drop Interactive Simulator
Engines
Rockets
Wind Tunnels
Wright Brothers Aircraft
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