Project Summary
Working with Warwick FIRE, SPL proposes to develop a conceptual analytical tool for specifying the size and contents of airfield safety zones on the runway, taxiway and apron areas, needed for the operation of liquid hydrogen-powered aircraft. SPL will use its High Altitude Remotely Piloted aircraft, carrying up to 1,200kg of liquid hydrogen, as a study aircraft to develop the tool. The resulting tool will also examine the spread of both liquid and gaseous hydrogen in the event of a controlled or uncontrolled vent, leak or spillage.
