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Advanced technology for future regional transport aircraftIn connection with a request for a report coming from a U.S. Senate committee, NASA formed a Small Transport Aircraft Technology (STAT) team in 1978. STAT was to obtain information concerning the technical improvements in commuter aircraft that would likely increase their public acceptance. Another area of study was related to questions regarding the help which could be provided by NASA's aeronautical research and development program to commuter aircraft manufacturers with respect to the solution of technical problems. Attention is given to commuter airline growth, current commuter/region aircraft and new aircraft in development, prospects for advanced technology commuter/regional transports, and potential benefits of advanced technology. A list is provided of a number of particular advances appropriate to small transport aircraft, taking into account small gas turbine engine component technology, propeller technology, three-dimensional wing-design technology, airframe aerodynamics/propulsion integration, and composite structure materials.
Document ID
19830046281
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Williams, L. J.
(NASA Langley Research Center General Aviation and Commuter Technology Office, Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1982
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: Society of Automotive Engineers, Commuter Aircraft and Airline Operations Meeting
Location: Savannah, GA
Start Date: May 24, 1982
End Date: May 26, 1982
Sponsors: Society of Automotive Engineers
Accession Number
83A27499
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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