The Air Force's More Electric Aircraft (MEA) initiative embraces the concept of utilizing electrical power for driving aircraft subsystems currently powered by hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical means including utility and flight control actuation, environmental control system, lubrication and fuel pumps, and numerous other utility functions. An important part of this initiative is the development and demonstration of electrical power and power electronic components and systems to enhance reliability, fault-tolerance, power density and performance. This paper describes some of the key electrical power and power electronic technologies being pursued by the Air Force to make the concept of a MEA a reality. The paper describes the results or progress to date of Air Force funded MEA programs such as the Power Management and Distribubition for the More Electric Aircraft program, Integral Starter Generator program, and MOS Controlled Thyristor program. Also a brief discussion of future related programs will be included. The integration of advanced MEA technologies will dramatically increase aircraft reliability and reduce susceptibility to battle damage. The needs for aircraft maintenance and support will be reduced along with ground support equipment and maintenance personnel.


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    Title :

    Electrical power technology for the more electric aircraft


    Additional title:

    Elektrische Energietechnologie für das 'More Electric Aircraft'


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1993


    Size :

    6 Seiten, 3 Bilder, 1 Tabelle



    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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