Environmental
Emissions from aircraft consist mostly of_______.
carbon dioxide
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of electric aircraft?
They produce no emissions.
They are easier to maintain because there are fewer moving parts.
They produce no noise.
They have batteries that are fast and easy to recharge
They have batteries that are fast and easy to recharge.
Why is the air traffic control system being updated to satellite technology?
The current system uses radar, which is an old technology first used during World War II
What are the regimes of flight as it relates to an aircraft’s speed
Supersonic
Subsonic
Transonic
How are drones currently used in our society?
Assist law enforcement
Assist first responders
Monitor wildlife in remote locations
Aviation is the fastest-growing form of transportation. What impact does the industry have on the environment as a result of that growth?
Increase in pollutants that aircraft engines emit into the atmosphere
Aircraft that can complete all phases of flight without human intervention, including responding to inflight emergencies and avoiding other traffic, are considered __________.
fully autonomous
The __________ will convert our current radar-based air traffic system to satellites that use GPS technology
Next Generation Air Transportation System
Aircraft that can only travel below the speed of sound are considered __________ .
Subsonic
What all can geofencing do for drones?
Barriers can be horizontal or vertical, similar to being in a room.
It can be used to keep drones out of specific areas.
It creates an invisible line or barrier based on geographic coordinates.
Which emission-reduction technologies are currently under research and development?
Composite materials that allow for more efficient designs
New materials that allow wings to morph and change shape
Engines that use alternative fuels
Which of the following is a benefit of using batteries to power an electric aircraft?
Batteries power electric motors that produce fewer emissions
Why does the FAA require airplanes to stay miles apart in the sky?
Current technology used to locate and separate air traffic is not very precise
Twice the speed of an aircraft relative to the speed of sound is __________.
Mach 2
Geofencing is dependent upon __________.
GPS
True or False. Solar-powered airplanes convert sunlight directly into electricity or a storage system for later use
True
Human on-board flight navigators became obsolete when __________ were developed.
computer navigation systems
What airspace is uncontrolled
G
First Plane to go Mach 1
Bell X1
What poses a challenge to colonizing on Mars?
Protection from long-duration radiation exposure must be developed
Do we have any fully electric planes?
Yes
What is a challenge associated with autonomous aircraft?
Convincing consumers to fly in an aircraft without a pilot
What airspace is above 18000 Ft
What speed was the fastest plane
Mach 6.7
Why do scientists think Mars is the most likely planet to be colonized?
Oxygen can be generated from carbon dioxide in the atmosphere