ROLE OF ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY IN THE FUTURE OF AIR TRANSPORT

Future developments in passenger aircraft design and technology are predicted, including an increase in aircraft capacity to 800 seats by the year 2000 AD, significant developments in both conventional and novel materials, the possibility of achieving nonturbulent (laminar) air flow over wings, the use of geared fanjet engines and the development of so-called propfans, and increased use of active control technology (the use of aerodynamic control surfaces on wings and tail). Also, improvements in passenger movement at airport terminals are discussed.

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• Authors:
  • Wilkinson, K G
• Publication Date: 1977-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 185-192
• Serial:
  • Aeronautical Journal
  • Volume: 81
  • Issue Number: 797
  • Publisher: Royal Aeronautical Society
  • ISSN: 0001-9240

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Air transportation; Aircraft; Design; Fans; Forecasting; Freight terminals; Intermodal terminals; Laminar flow; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Aircraft design
• Old TRIS Terms: Aircraft capability
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Design; Freight Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00172739
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 14 1978 12:00AM