Colin Theodore, NASA

摘要

1.Conceptual design and analysis tools that are applicable to emerging vehicle and propulsion system architectures. 2.Vehicle noise and footprint on the ground. 3.Community acceptance, particularly safety and annoyance. 4.Life cycle carbon footprint, including manufacture, operation and disposal. 5.Weather-tolerant operations. 6.Move to autonomous, self-aware vehicles. 7.Certification and regulation – electric propulsion, autonomous operations.