Civil applications of high speed rotorcraft and powered lift aircraft configurationsAdvanced subsonic vertical and short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft configurations offer new transportation options for civil applications. Described is a range of vehicles from low-disk to high-disk loading aircraft, including high-speed rotorcraft, V/STOL aircraft, and short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft. The status and advantages of the various configurations are described. Some of these show promise for relieving congestion in high population-density regions and providing transportation opportunities for low population-density regions.
Document ID
19880049999
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Albers, James A. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Zuk, John (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 872372
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Powered Lift Conference and Exposition