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http://dx.doi.org/10.5139/JKSAS.2014.42.1.47

Initial Sizing of a Glider Type High Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Using Alternative Energy  

Han, Hye-Sun (Department of Aerospace Engineering, Graduate School, Sejong University)
Kim, Chan-Eol (Department of Aerospace Engineering, Graduate School, Sejong University)
Hwang, Ho-Yon (Department of Aerospace Engineering, Sejong University)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences / v.42, no.1, 2014 , pp. 47-58 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this research, the initial sizing of a HALE(High Altitude Long Endurance) UAV which uses solar power and hydrogen fuel cell as an alternative energy was performed. Instead of a wing box type, a glider type was chosen since it is relatively easy to get a data thanks to many researches abroad. Maximum takeoff weight is around 150Kg and the propulsion system is composed of motor, propeller, solar cell, and hydrogen fuel cell which can be recharged through electrolysis. Maximum takeoff weight was estimated as aspect ratio, wing span, wing area change while considering energy balance of required energy which is necessary for flight during the entire day and available energy which can be taken from the solar cell.
Keywords
High Altitude Long Endurance; Solar Power; Energy Balance; Fuel Cell; Initial Sizing; UAV;
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