Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and the AXTER Aerospace firm have developed an electric propulsion system to install in small gasoline-powered planes for extra power and range in emergency situations. ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 15, 2015
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Drones are about to have a big impact on our lives, even if they will not be delivering our orders from Amazon any time soon, say experts.
Engineering
Dec 12, 2014
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Pilots using a satellite service can now receive inflight updates on weather hazards and warn other aircraft of storms they see ahead.
Environment
Apr 29, 2014
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A Norwegian satellite-based system aims to ensure that helicopters and light aircraft are prevented from colliding with power lines and other obstacles.
Engineering
Jan 7, 2014
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Large flakes of graphene oxide are the essential ingredient in a new recipe for robust carbon fiber created at Rice University.
Nanomaterials
Jul 8, 2013
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Ultra-light aircraft are being deployed in both Switzerland and Russia as part of the Léman-Baïkal project. Lake Geneva, the largest lake in the Alps, and Lake Baikal, the world's largest lake, will be studied using new ...
Engineering
May 15, 2013
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Airfields for ultra-light aircraft are typically constructed on level ground – and so are wind farms. However, do wind power plantsgenerate turbulence that could endanger lightweight planes? A simulation can compute ...
Engineering
Aug 3, 2012
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(PhysOrg.com) -- What began as an MIT student project has evolved into a working prototype of a two-seater airplane that can be quickly converted into a road-worthy car. The car-plane has begun test flights and is expected ...
Engineering
Feb 3, 2009
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