Reasons why field of long-range aerial transport belongs to airship; classification of lighter-than-air aircraft; few outstanding flights described; Naval functions of airships; airships capable of many improvements; some of greater airship problems in United States; lack of airship bases; undeveloped handling methods; limitations of present tall mooring mast; helium situation; inadequate weather service; new features of airships.


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    Title :

    Lighter-than-air machines


    Additional title:

    Am. Philosophical Soc. -- Proc


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    16 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Lighter than air

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