Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Aiken, W. S., Jr..
The impact of the Aircraft Energy Efficiency program (ACEE) on commercial aviation is examined. In addition to the emphasis on air transport fuel efficiency, topics such as airline operating costs, air transport effects on U.S. trade, and fuel price forecasts are addressed. An overview of the program and its contribution to aviation technology is included.
The proceedings of a conference on the effects of atmospheric turbulence on flight characteristics are presented. The subjects discussed include the following: (1) turbulent environment, (2) operational problems, (3) design criteria, and (4) artificial aids for flight improvement. One conclusion is that there is a critical need for cross correlation measurements between various low atmosphere turbulence components. Additional discussion were held concerning wake vortex research for wake vortex detection and avoidance.