Hydrogen tube vehicle for supersonic transport: Analysis of the concept

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Volumn 33, Issue 8, 2008, Pages 1995-2006

  Miller, A R ^a  

^a Vehicle Projects LLC   (United States)

Author keywords

Aerodynamics; Fuel cells; Gas bearings; Hydrogen; Pipeline; Speed of sound; Supersonic transport

Indexed keywords

ACOUSTIC WAVE VELOCITY; AERODYNAMICS; HYDROGEN FUELS; MACH NUMBER; OXIDANTS;

GAS BEARINGS; HYDROGEN TUBE VEHICLES; SOUND BARRIERS; SUPERSONIC TRANSPORT;

SUPERSONIC AIRCRAFT;

EID: 42749083412     PISSN: 03603199     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2008.01.030     Document Type: Article

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