The atmospheric effects of stratospheric aircraft: A first program report

Technical Report · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:5406293

Prather, M J; Wesoky, H L; Miake-lye, R C; Douglass, A R; Turco, R P; Wuebbles, D J; Ko, M K.W.; Schmeltekopf, A L

Studies have indicated that, with sufficient technology development, high speed civil transport aircraft could be economically competitive with long haul subsonic aircraft. However, uncertainty about atmospheric pollution, along with community noise and sonic boom, continues to be a major concern; and this is addressed in the planned 6 yr HSRP begun in 1990. Building on NASA's research in atmospheric science and emissions reduction, the AESA studies particularly emphasizing stratospheric ozone effects. Because it will not be possible to directly measure the impact of an HSCT aircraft fleet on the atmosphere, the only means of assessment will be prediction. The process of establishing credibility for the predicted effects will likely be complex and involve continued model development and testing against climatological patterns. Lab simulation of heterogeneous chemistry and other effects will continue to be used to improve the current models.

• Research Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 5406293
• Report Number(s): N-92-19121; NASA-RP-1272; NAS-1.61:1272
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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