Technical and economic evaluation of advanced air cargo system conceptsThe paper reviews NASA air cargo market studies, reports on NASA and NASA-sponsored studies of advanced freighter concepts, and identifies the opportunities for the application of advanced technology. The air cargo market is studied to evaluate the timing for, and the potential market response to, advanced technology aircraft. The degree of elasticity in future air freight markets is also being investigated, since the demand for a new aircraft is most favorable in a price-sensitive environment. Aircraft design studies are considered with attention to mission and design requirements, incorporation of advanced technologies in transport aircraft, new cargo aircraft concepts, advanced freighter evaluation, and civil-military design commonality.
Document ID
19780040991
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Whitehead, A. H., Jr. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1977
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Forum on Airfreight Contribution in Securing Markets Abroad