Title :
Power electronics for transport aircraft applications
Author :
Feiner, Louis J.
Author_Institution :
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper uses 1992 air traffic statistics and the projected secondary power requirements for future air transport opportunities for power electronics technology. The secondary power energy requirements for present transport are compared to the projected energy needs of future transport aircraft and are related to the payload. The role of power electronics in future transport aircraft is discussed with respect to system architecture, power management, and engine starting. The opportunities for new power electronics applications are shown with an emphasis on cost/benefit for the airlines, passengers, and regulatory agencies
Keywords :
aircraft instrumentation; power electronics; cost/benefit; engine starting; power electronics; power management; secondary power requirements; system architecture; transport aircraft; Aerospace electronics; Air traffic control; Air transportation; Aircraft propulsion; Energy management; Payloads; Power electronics; Power generation; Power system management; Statistics;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial Electronics, Control, and Instrumentation, 1993. Proceedings of the IECON '93., International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Maui, HI
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0891-3
DOI :
10.1109/IECON.1993.338992
