This paper assesses airframe and engine technologies in terms of the preliminary environmental design goals for the HSCT. The preliminary goals are: (1) no adverse change in stratospheric ozone concentration caused by engine emissions; (2) meet FAR Stage 3 noise limits and operate within airport community noise exposure guidelines; and (3) minimize the environmental impact of overland sonic booms. The effects of design Mach number, low-emission combustors, engine fuel efficiency, and route structure are primary parameters affecting stratospheric emission effects. To minimize community noise, the engine cycle/noise suppression devices and high-lift devices must be developed, and operational procedures must be developed. To minimize the sonic boom impact, cruise weight, aircraft length, cruise altitude, and aircraft shape are the prime parameters to be considered. The detrimental effects of environmental constraints on aircraft operational costs are evaluated through tradeoff studies.


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    Title :

    Environmental constraints imposed on High-Speed Civil Transport (HSCT) designs


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    Publication date :

    1991-09-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English





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