This technology survey is an investigation of various propulsion systems used in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Discussed are existing and near-future propulsion mechanisms of UAS, such as reciprocating piston engines, Wankel rotary engines, gas turbine engines, rocket-powered systems, electric motors, and battery-based systems. Also discussed are systems that use proton exchange membrane fuel cells, photovoltaics, ultracapacitors, and propellers. Each system is described in reference to a larger conceptual framework, with instances and profiles of existing UAS employing the system being described. Advantages and disadvantages of each type of propulsion system are identified along with associated technical issues and their respective applicability to a UAS context, all of which are described with regard to the concern over regulation and introduction of UAS into the National Airspace System.
Unmanned Aircraft System Propulsion Systems Technology Survey
2009
74 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aircraft , Test Facilities & Equipment , Air Transportation , Propulsion systems , Advantages , Disadvantages , Power , Recommendations , Electric motors , Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cell , Photovoltaics , Ultracapacitors , Propellers , Wankel rotary engines , Reciprocating piston engines , Gas turbine engines , Battery-based systems , Rocket-powered systems , Technology surveys
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