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Gross energy requirements for air transport. Research report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5939620

Estimates are provided of the major direct and indirect energy inputs to the common forms of air transport. The basis of the calculations include fuel consumption, vehicle construction, maintenance and repairs, and air port facilities. Results are given for commercial cargo airplanes, commercial passenger airplanes, pivate light aircraft, rotary-wing aircraft, and ligher-than-air craft.

Research Organization:
Open Univ., Milton Keynes (UK). Energy Research Group
OSTI ID:
5939620
Report Number(s):
PB-81-224404
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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