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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Langley Research Center (LaRC) Langley Research Center (LaRC) The term 'Langley Research Center (LaRC)' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' Oldest of NASA's field centers, LaRC is located in Hampton, Virginia, and focuses primarily on aeronautical research. Established in 1917 by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the Center currently devotes two-thirds of its programs to aeronautics, and the rest to space. LaRC researchers use more than 40 wind tunnels to study improved aircraft and spacecraft safety, performance, and efficiency. LaRC Web Site'. Previous 5 Terms: Landspout Land-use restrictions Langley langley Langley (L) Next 5 Terms: langur laniary laniferous lanigerous laparoscope About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.