Improving the efficiency of engines for large nonfighter aircraft /
Because of the important national defense contribution of large, non-fighter aircraft, rapidly increasing fuel costs and increasing dependence on imported oil have triggered significant interest in increased aircraft engine efficiency by the U.S. Air Force. To help address this need, the Air Force a...
| Автор-организация: | National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Analysis of Air Force Engine Efficiency Improvement Options for Large Non-fighter Aircraft., National Research Council (U.S.). Air Force Studies Board. |
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| Формат: | Електронна книга |
| Език: | English |
| Публикувано: |
Washington, D.C. :
National Academies Press,
℗♭2007.
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http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=205575 |
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Print version::
Improving the efficiency of engines for large nonfighter aircraft. |
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Because of the important national defense contribution of large, non-fighter aircraft, rapidly increasing fuel costs and increasing dependence on imported oil have triggered significant interest in increased aircraft engine efficiency by the U.S. Air Force. To help address this need, the Air Force asked the National Research Council (NRC) to examine and assess technical options for improving engine efficiency of all large non-fighter aircraft under Air Force command. This report presents a review of current Air Force fuel consumption patterns; an analysis of previous programs designed to replace aircraft engines; an examination of proposed engine modifications; an assessment of the potential impact of alternative fuels and engine science and technology programs, and an analysis of costs and funding requirements. |
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| Физически характеристики: |
1 online resource (xv, 176 pages) : illustrations |
| Библиография: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: |
9780309667654 0309667658 |