Some Applications of Buoyancy Systems and Parawings to Replace Conventional and Proposed Transportation Systems 720580
An exploratory study has been conducted to assess the performance potential of buoyant airships and parawings in short-haul passenger transportation. Results show that such systems can be used effectively, from a performance standpoint, in a VTOL or STOL mode of operation. A supplementary assessment of potential applications of such vehicles is examined, with a brief look at economic factors and an examination of missions for which they might be effectively used.
Citation: Havill, C. and Williams, L., "Some Applications of Buoyancy Systems and Parawings to Replace Conventional and Proposed Transportation Systems," SAE Technical Paper 720580, 1972, https://doi.org/10.4271/720580. Download Citation
Author(s):
C. Dewey Havill, Louis J. Williams
Affiliated:
NASA Advanced Concepts and Missions Division
Pages: 7
Event:
International Congress of Transportation Conferences
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)
Airships
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