Hydrogen for the subsonic transportRelations between air travel and fuel requirements are examined. Alternate fuels considered in connection with problems related to a diminishing supply of petroleum include synthetic jet fuel, methane, and hydrogen. A cruise flight of a subsonic aircraft on a hydrogen-fueled jet engine was demonstrated in 1957. However, more development work is required to provide a sound engineering base for a complete air transportation system using hydrogen as fuel. Aircraft designs for alternate fuels are discussed, giving attention to hydrogen-related technology already available and new developments which are needed.
Document ID
19750060719
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Korycinski, P. F.
Snow, D. B. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Aircraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: Hydrogen energy; Hydrogen Economy Miami Energy Conference