Progress in aeronautical research and technology applicable to civil air transportsRecent progress in the aeronautical research and technology program being conducted by the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration is discussed. Emphasis is on computational capability, new testing facilities, drag reduction, turbofan and turboprop propulsion, noise, composite materials, active controls, integrated avionics, cockpit displays, flight management, and operating problems. It is shown that this technology is significantly impacting the efficiency of the new civil air transports. The excitement of emerging research promises even greater benefits to future aircraft developments.
Document ID
19820030439
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bower, R. E. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1981
Subject Category
Aeronautics (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Meeting on Transportation Research: State of the Art Perspectives and International Cooperation