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Hypersonic transports - Economics and environmental effects.An economic analysis of hypersonic transports is presented to show projected operating costs (direct and indirect) and return on investment. Important assumptions are varied to determine the probable range of values for operating costs and return on investment. The environmental effects of hypersonic transports are discussed and compared to current supersonic transports. Estimates of sideline and flyover noise are made for a typical hypersonic transport, and the sonic boom problem is analyzed and discussed. Since the exhaust products from liquid hydrogen-fueled engines differ from those of kerosene-fueled aircraft, a qualitative assessment of air pollution effects is made.
Document ID
19730049633
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Petersen, R. H.
Waters, M. H.
(NASA Ames Research Center Aeronautical Missions and Technology Branch, Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Aircraft
Volume: 10
Subject Category
Aircraft
Accession Number
73A34435
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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