Hydrogen fueled subsonic aircraft - A prospectiveThe performance characteristics of hydrogen-fueled subsonic transport aircraft are compared with those of aircraft using conventional aviation kerosene. Results of the Cryogenically Fueled Aircraft Technology Program sponsored by NASA indicate that liquid hydrogen may be particularly efficient for subsonic transport craft when ranges of 4000 km or more are involved; however, development of advanced cryogenic tanks for liquid hydrogen fuel is required. The NASA-sponsored program also found no major technical obstacles for international airports converting the liquid hydrogen fueling systems. Resource utilization efficiency and fuel production costs for hydrogen produced by coal gasification or for liquid methane or synthetic aviation kerosene are also assessed.
Document ID
19780034934
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Witcofski, R. D. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Subject Category
Propellants And Fuels
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Workshop on Hydrogen and its Perspectives