J. Gordon Leishman Awarded Grant for Study of Rotorcraft Brownout

"Leishman will lead a MURI research grant to study rotorcraft brownout—a phenomenon that can cause hazardous conditions during helicopter take-off and landing in dry, desert terrain. Brownout causes a significant risk for pilots flying close to the ground, as blinding dust is stirred up by the rotor downwash, causing the pilot to lose visibility."

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