Can we accelerate the improvement of energy efficiency in aircraft systems?

Energy Conversion and Management

Volumn 51, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 189-196

  Lee, Joosung J ^a  

^a Yonsei University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Aviation energy efficiency; Environmental impact; Social demand articulation; Sustainable air transport; Technological innovation

Indexed keywords

AIR TRANSPORT; AIR TRAVELS; AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE; AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS; AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY; CLIMATE EFFECTS; ENERGY EFFICIENT; ENERGY USE; ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS; ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY; FUEL ENERGY; GOVERNMENT REGULATION; GROWING DEMAND; KEY TECHNOLOGIES; MECHANICAL ENERGIES; POLICY ISSUES; TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE; TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION; TOTAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION;

AIR TRANSPORTATION; AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; INNOVATION; JET ENGINES; LAWS AND LEGISLATION; TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING;

ENERGY EFFICIENCY;

EID: 74249091505     PISSN: 01968904     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2009.09.011     Document Type: Article

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