A conceptual study was conducted to determine the benefit potential of an Intermodal Transport in which quick change payload modules are used to reduce the cost of air travel by increasing daily utilization. Three basic concepts varying the degree of modularity were investigated for a 122,000 pounds payload 3,000 NM range regional wide body transport. The profit potential for operating as a passenger transport during the day and as a freighter at night was assessed. Assuming current levels of profitability, Intermodal operations could offer an operating cost reduction potential up to 20%. Enabling technology needs are identified as very quiet aircraft for expanded night operations, distributed load carrying quick disconnect latching, and configuration dependent safety issues. Recommendations are made to explore if additional benefits are possible from alternative mission and usage modules.


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    Title :

    Study of the Economic Benefit Potential of Intermodal Transports


    Contributors:
    J. M. Nelson (author) / R. T. Kawai (author) / R. D. Gregg (author)

    Publication date :

    2001


    Size :

    18 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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