Green Aviation: Reduction of Environmental Impact Through Aircraft Technology and Alternative Fuels

Book Overview

Aircraft emissions currently account for 3.5% of all greenhouse gas emissions. The number of passenger miles has increased by 5% annually despite 9/11, two wars and gloomy economic conditions. Since aircraft have no viable alternative to the internal combustion engine, improvements in aircraft efficiency and alternative fuel development become essential.
This book comprehensively covers the relevant issues in green aviation. Environmental impacts,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367573040
• ISBN13: 9780367573041
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.8" x 9.6"