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The role of the helicopter in transportationA general overview is presented of the role that the helicopter plays in the current aviation scene with special emphasis on its use in the airport access function. Technological problems of present-day aircraft are discussed along with some plausible solutions. The economic and regulatory aspects of commercial helicopter operations are presented. Finally six commercial operations utilizing helicopters are reviewed and conditions that enhance the success of the helicopter in the airport access function are proposed.
Document ID
19760008964
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Dajani, J. S. (Duke Univ. Durham, NC, United States)
Warner, D. (Duke Univ. Durham, NC, United States)
Epstein, D. (Duke Univ. Durham, NC, United States)
Obrien, J. (Duke Univ. Durham, NC, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
February 13, 1976
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-146351
Accession Number
76N16052
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-1121
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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