Title :
Basic Small Fixed Wing Aircraft Sizing Optimizing Endurance
Author :
Retana, Ezequiel Reyes ; Rodriguez-Cortés, Hugo
Author_Institution :
Av. Inst. Politecnico Nacional, C.P.
Abstract :
In this paper we address the endurance optimization problem for an electric powered fixed wing aircraft. An endurance equation in terms of aircraft aerodynamics and electric power plant characteristics is obtained. The endurance equation is optimized as a nonlinear problem and handled using optimization constrained techniques. This gives an optimal basic aircraft sizing with maximum endurance.
Keywords :
aerodynamics; aerospace components; aerospace engineering; electric vehicles; optimisation; aircraft aerodynamics; electric aircraft; electric power plant; endurance equation; endurance optimization problem; nonlinear problem; optimization constrained techniques; small fixed wing aircraft sizing; Aerodynamics; Aerospace electronics; Aircraft propulsion; Constraint optimization; Electric motors; Internal combustion engines; Nonlinear equations; Propellers; Surveillance; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 2007. ICEEE 2007. 4th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Mexico City
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1166-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1166-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICEEE.2007.4345033
