Some Applications of Buoyancy Systems and Parawings to Replace Conventional and Proposed Transportation Systems

720580

02/01/1972

Event
International Congress of Transportation Conferences
Authors Abstract
Content
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.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/720580
Pages
7
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.
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Published
Feb 1, 1972
Product Code
720580
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English