Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Aiken, W. S..
The paper is organized to describe: (1) NASA's cryogenically fueled aircraft program; (2) LH2 subsonic and supersonic transport design possibilities (3) the fuel system and ground side problems associated with LH2 distribution; (4) a comparison of LCH4 with LH2; (5) the design possibilities for LCH4 fueled aircraft; and (6) a summary of where NASA's cryogenically fueled programs are headed.
A NASA propulsive-lift technology program for short takeoff aircraft is discussed. In the propulsive-lift program, turbofan engine power is used to augment the lift of essentially conventional wings. Potentially important applications of the propulsive lift developments for various aircraft operating conditions are reported. It is stated that the objective of the program is to provide technical information on the design, development, operation, and regulation of propulsive-lift aircraft.