Future Propulsion Systems and Energy Sources in Sustainable Aviation

<p><b>A comprehensive review of the science and engineering behind future propulsion systems and energy sources in sustainable aviation</b></p> <p><i>Future Propulsion Systems and Energy Sources in Sustainable Aviation</i> is a comprehensive reference that offers a review of the science and engineering principles that underpin the concepts of propulsion systems and energy sources in sustainable air transportation. The author – a noted expert in the field – examines the impact of air transportation on the environment and reviews alternative jet fuels, hybrid-electric and nuclear propulsion and power. He also explores modern propulsion for transonic and supersonic-hypersonic aircraft and the impact of propulsion on aircraft design.</p> <p>Climate change is the main driver for the new technology development in sustainable air transportation. The book contains critical review of gas turbine propulsion and aircraft aerodynamics; followed by an insightful presentation of the aviation impact on environment. Future fuels and energy sources are introduced in a separate chapter. Promising technologies in propulsion and energy sources are identified leading to pathways to sustainable aviation. To facilitate the utility of the subject, the book is accompanied by a website that contains illustrations, and equation files. This important book: </p> <ul> <li>Contains a comprehensive reference to the science and engineering behind propulsion and power in sustainable air transportation</li> <li>Examines the impact of air transportation on the environment</li> <li>Covers alternative jet fuels and hybrid-electric propulsion and power</li> <li>Discusses modern propulsion for transonic, supersonic and hypersonic aircraft</li> <li>Examines the impact of propulsion system integration on aircraft design</li> </ul> <p>Written for engineers, graduate and senior undergraduate students in mechanical and aerospace engineering, <i>Future</i> <i>Propulsion Systems and Energy Sources in Sustainable Aviation</i> explores the future of aviation with a guide to sustainable air transportation that includes alternative jet fuels, hybrid-electric propulsion, all-electric and nuclear propulsion.</p>