Problems of engine cooling, propeller selection, and cabin design of airplane to navigate in stratosphere; cabin made circular in cross-section; air compressed and fed into cabin by means of small compressure; advantages of navigating in stratosphere; no storms, snow, rain or sleet; absence of clouds makes astronomical navigation day and night possible; freedom from convection currents and gustiness; effect of high altitude on safety in forced landing.
The high altitude airplane
Aviation
Aviation ; 26 , n 20
1929
7 pages
3 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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