Conceptual Design of Tactical Solar Power UAV

Jiajan, W.; Kampoon, Jane-Wit; Klongtrujrok, Jiravud; Yuthayanon, I

doi:10.1088/1757-899x/501/1/012011

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“…Betancourth et al [9] utilized the Eppler 212 aerofoil in the design and manufacture of the UAV-SOLVENDUS, a solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle designed for civilian surveillance missions. Similarly, Suryana et al [10] and Jianjan et al [11] incorporated the SG6043 aerofoil in their conceptual designs. Other researchers and designers of solar-powered UAVs have also utilized different aerofoils, including E178 by Torabi et al [12], E212 by Betancourth et al [9], MH114 by Feng et al [13], and MH32 by Escobar-Ruiz et al [14].…”

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Aerodynamic Performance Analysis of an Optimized Aerofoil for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

OLADEJO,

ALABI,

DAMBATTA

2023

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This paper conducts a comprehensive analysis of the KAYABU aerofoil, optimised for low-altitude subsonic solar-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). It benchmarks this aerofoil against the W.E 3.55–9.3 reference, known for subsonic solar UAVs. Performance metrics like lift-to-drag ratio, power factor, maximum lift, and stall angle are assessed. At a chosen Reynolds number of 165,000 which is relevant to the operating conditions of the UAV, Computational simulations using Xfoil and XFLR5 and wind tunnel experiments were used to validate the analysis. Results highlight KAYABU's superiority with a 1.2% boost in lift-to-drag ratio, a 16.5% rise in power factor for enhanced range and endurance, and a 40% improvement in stall angle for better stability. KAYABU also maintains lift post-stall, improving stability, and achieves an 11.6% lift increase. Experimental validation closely aligns with simulations, with an 8.7% power factor and 2.6% lift-to-drag ratio deviation. KAYABU's superior performance in subsonic UAVs enhances endurance, manoeuvrability, and mission success. This study advances knowledge and informs future solar UAV development.

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Aerodynamic Performance Analysis of an Optimized Aerofoil for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

OLADEJO,

ALABI,

DAMBATTA

2023

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Conceptual design of low altitude long endurance solar powered unmanned aerial vehicle

Suryana

Setiawan²

2021

The 8th International Seminar on Aerospace Science and Technology – Isast 2020

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Aerodynamics, Stability and Control Analysis of Tactical Solar Power UAV

Kampoon

Jiajan

Klongtrujrok

2020

IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng.

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This paper addresses the fundamental aerodynamics, stability, and control analysis of a solar power Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) as a part of the preliminary design stage. The tactical solar-powered UAV addressed in this paper is primarily developed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions at low altitude. Moreover, such design also has a dual-use capability, which could be utilized in both military and civilian domains. The aerodynamic characteristics of the UAV are obtained from both computational fluid dynamics analysis technique and the wind-tunnel testing at the design operating Reynolds number ranging from 1x105 – 4.5x105. The fundamental aerodynamics coefficient consists of lift, drag, and pitching moment variations versus the angle of attack. The stability and control analysis was carried out based on the small disturbance theory in correlation with the XFLR5 software. The results show that the tactical solar power UAV design could achieve high aerodynamic efficiency at a 4-degree angle of attack which is corresponding to the lift-to-drag ratio of 20.05. Also, the analysis results confirm that the design possesses positive static and dynamic stability at the design cruise flight condition.

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Conceptual Design of Tactical Solar Power UAV

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Aerodynamic Performance Analysis of an Optimized Aerofoil for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aerodynamic Performance Analysis of an Optimized Aerofoil for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Conceptual design of low altitude long endurance solar powered unmanned aerial vehicle

Aerodynamics, Stability and Control Analysis of Tactical Solar Power UAV

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