The field of micro unmanned aerial vehicles (my UAVs) has advanced rapidly in recent years. This paper studies the design and construction of a small solar-powered aircraft near the size range of current my UAVs. A number of aspects of their design were analyzed, including structural, aerodynamic and propulsion system considerations. The effect of small-scale, low Reynolds number aerodynamics was investigated, and the performance of a range of candidate aerofoils was compared. The integration of a solar power source into the aircraft system was considered a key design issue. Consequently, a number of aircraft configurations were examined, with the intention of optimizing the application of solar power in a miniature aircraft. Investigation of improved system components suggests that a practical solar-powered aircraft in the size range below 500 mm maximum linear dimension should be viable given modest technological improvements.


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    Title :

    Aerodynamic and structural design of a solar-powered micro unmanned air vehicle


    Contributors:
    Wilson, C. (author) / Nutbean, J. (author) / Bond, I. (author)


    Publication date :

    2000


    Size :

    10 Seiten, 15 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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