Component research for future propulsion systemsThe factors affecting the helicopter market for the past, present, and future are reviewed. Acquisition cost, mission reliability, life cycle cost and civil and military aspects are reviewed. The potential for advanced vehicle configurations with substantial improvements in energy efficiency, operating economics, and characteristics to satisfy the demands of the future market are identified. Advanced propulsion systems required to support these vehicle configurations and the component technology for the engine systems are discussed. The selection of components in areas of economics and efficiency is considered.
Document ID
19820009350
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Walker, C. L. (Army Propulsion Lab. Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Weden, G. J. (Army Propulsion Lab. Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Zuk, J. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)