Component research for future propulsion systemsA review of factors related to the acquisition and life-cycle cost, and mission reliability of helicopters is given. The potential for advanced vehicle configurations with improvements in energy efficiency, operating economics, and characteristics to satisfy the demands of the future market are identified. Special attention is given to advanced propulsion systems and related component technologies, and system requirements, powerplants and component thrusts, compressor designs, combustion systems, turbine efficiency, blade tip treatment concepts and shaft dynamics are discussed in detail.
Document ID
19810053654
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Walker, C. L. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Weden, G. J. (U.S. Army, Propulsion Laboratory, Cleveland OH, United States)
Zuk, J. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)