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http://dx.doi.org/10.5139/JKSAS.2012.40.11.940

A Study on Optimum Takeoff Time of the Hybrid Electric Powered Systems for a Middle Size UAV  

Lee, Bohwa (한국항공우주연구원 항공추진기관팀)
Park, Poomin (한국항공우주연구원)
Kim, Keunbae (한국항공우주연구원)
Cha, Bongjun (한국항공우주연구원)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences / v.40, no.11, 2012 , pp. 940-947 More about this Journal
Abstract
The target system is a middle size UAV, which is a low-speed long-endurance UAV with a weight of 18 kg and wingspan of 6.4 m. Three electric power sources, i.e. solar cells, a fuel cell, and a battery, are considered. The optimal takeoff time is determined to maximize the endurance because the generated solar cell's energy is heavily dependent on it. Each power source is modeled in Matlab/Simulink, and the component models are verified with the component test data. The component models are integrated into a power system which is used for power simulations. When takeoff time is at 6 pm and 2 am, it can supply the power during 37.5 hrs and 27.6 hrs, respectively. In addition, the thermostat control simulation for fuel cell demonstrates that it yields more power supply and efficient power distribution.
Keywords
Electric Powered UAV; Hybrid; Power Characteristic Variation Simulation; Long Endurance;
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