Airships: The Future of Cargo Transport

What was a major historical event that highlighted the dangers of airships?

• The eruption of Mount St. Helens

• The sinking of the Titanic

• The explosion of the Hindenburg

• The crash of the USS Akron

Which mode of transport is considered the 'baby bear's porridge' of options in the U.S.?

• Airplanes

• Ships

• Trains

• Trucks

What is the main advantage of airships over planes in terms of emissions?

• Airships use less fuel

• Airships are faster

• Airships emit more emissions

• Airships are cheaper

What happens to the lift-to-drag ratio when an airship's size is doubled?

• It triples

• It remains the same

• It decreases

• It doubles

Which type of airship is best suited for the cargo market?

• Blimp

• Semi-rigid

• Rigid body

• Hot air balloon

What is a unique advantage of airships in terms of infrastructure?

• They require long runways

• They require railways

• They need large ports

• They need minimal infrastructure

What is a major challenge when unloading cargo from an airship?

• The cargo may get damaged

• The airship becomes too heavy

• The airship may float away

• The airship may sink

What is a proposed solution to the load exchange problem in airships?

• Using more fuel

• Venting helium

• Replacing the weight with ballast

• Using larger propellers

Why is hydrogen considered a viable option for airships despite its risks?

• It is more expensive

• It is safer than helium

• It provides less lift

• It is easy to produce and cheap

What is a significant barrier to the development of large cargo airships?

• Lack of skilled workers

• Structural size limitations

• High cost of helium

• Lack of interest