What is it about?
The development of a solar powered aircraft is a challenging enterprise that requires the optimization of various engineering subsystems. This paper analyzes the effect of the electric propulsion system on the feasibility of such an aircraft at all locations and times of the year. It further develops an algorithm to optimize propulsion systems for such aircraft.
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Why is it important?
The development of a stratospheric solar aircraft has far reaching implications for aviation and climate research. Advancements in the various subsystems atop such an aircraft impacts various technological fields. Further, the completion of such a climate observatory for scientific instruments will enable climate change monitoring and help with climate risk mitigation.
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This page is a summary of: Solar-Powered Aircraft Feasibility Analysis based on Propulsion System Characteristics, June 2022, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
DOI: 10.2514/6.2022-3283.
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