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Putting fuel-cell-powered aircraft into the air

Authors :
Christoffel, Jorg
Source :
Aerospace Engineering & Manufacturing. Nov-Dec, 2008, Vol. 28 Issue 10, p11, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Aviation industry experts believe that electric-powered aircraft are still far from being reality. Major stumbling blocks energy supply and cooling in electric-powered aircraft and the lack of an alternative to jet fuel as energy source. Fuel cells are being developed to power the electrical systems of aircraft.

Subjects

Subjects :
Aircraft industry -- Research
Fuel cells -- Research
Aircraft engines -- Research
Aerospace and defense industries
Business
Engineering and manufacturing industries
Military and naval science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19375212
Volume :
28
Issue :
10
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Aerospace Engineering & Manufacturing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.192709889

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