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.
Some Applications of Buoyancy Systems and Parawings to Replace Conventional and Proposed Transportation Systems
Sae Technical Papers
International Congress of Transportation Conferences ; 1972
1972-02-01
Conference paper
English
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