In the Midst of a Fuels Evolution - An Army Perspective

Abstract

(1) Army is already using alternative fuels in its non-tactical fleets; (2) Fuels used in tactical fleets must accommodate military's worldwide deployment; (3) Under the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Assured Fuels Initiative, DoD is pursuing qualification and use of unconventional fuels (not made from petroleum) in its aircraft, ships and tactical vehicle fleets.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 02, 2006
Accession Number
ADA469166

Entities

People

  • Patsy Muzzell

Organizations

  • Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Alternative Fuels
  • Army Aircraft
  • Biodiesels
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Energy
  • Fuel Cells
  • Fuels
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Hypersonic Vehicles
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Petroleum
  • Renewable Energy
  • Tactical Vehicles
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Readers

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  • Systems Analysis and Design