The results of the Integrated Digital/Electric Aircraft (IDEA) Study are presented. Airplanes with advanced systems were, defined and evaluated, as a means of identifying potential high payoff research tasks. A baseline airplane was defined for comparison, typical of a 1990's airplane with advanced active controls, propulsion, aerodynamics, and structures technology. Trade studies led to definition of an IDEA airplane, with extensive digital systems and electric secondary power distribution. This airplane showed an improvement of 3% in fuel use and 1.8% in DOC relative to the baseline configuration. An alternate configuration, an advanced technology turboprop, was also evaluated, with greater improvement supported by digital electric systems. Recommended research programs were defined for high risk, high payoff areas appropriate for implementation under NASA leadership.


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    Title :

    Systems study for an Integrated Digital-Electric Aircraft (IDEA)


    Contributors:
    Tagge, G. E. (author) / Irish, L. A. (author) / Bailey, A. R. (author)

    Publication date :

    1985-01-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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