AIRCRAFT FUEL CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGY. TASK FORCE REPORT, SEPTEMBER 10 1975

An advanced technology program is described for reduced fuel consumption in air transport. Cost benefits and estimates are given for improved engine design and components, turboprop propulsion systems, active control systems, laminar flow control, and composite primary structures.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  600 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, DC  United States  20546
• Publication Date: 1975-9-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 141 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aeronautical engineering; Air transportation; Aircraft; Aircraft fuels; Benefit cost analysis; Boundary layer; Composite structures; Energy conservation; Engines; Fuel consumption; Fuel systems; Laminar flow; Turboprop aircraft
• Uncontrolled Terms: Aircraft engines
• Old TRIS Terms: Boundary layer control; Cost benefits
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Energy; Environment; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00151295
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: NASA-TM-X-74295
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 13 1977 12:00AM