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Area of Science:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technology

Background:

  • Growing applications of UAVs across diverse sectors like agriculture and remote sensing necessitate optimized mission profiles.
  • Solar photovoltaic energy integration enhances UAV flight endurance, leading to the development of Solar UAVs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an extended methodology for sizing Solar UAVs capable of runway takeoff and landing.
  • To develop a Python-based framework for applying the methodology and aiding Solar UAV design.

Main Methods:

  • The methodology integrates mission parameters (location, altitude, speed, endurance, payload) with aircraft design parameters (wingspan, solar panel area, runway length, battery weight, total weight).
  • A Python framework was developed to implement the sizing methodology and conduct sensitivity analyses.
  • A mission simulation was performed to validate the output parameters.

Main Results:

  • The developed framework enables comprehensive sizing of Solar UAVs based on specific mission requirements.
  • Sensitivity analysis identified key design parameters and constraints influencing Solar UAV performance.
  • Mission simulation confirmed the practical applicability and output validation of the proposed methodology.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed methodology and framework provide a robust tool for designing and sizing Solar UAVs for runway operations.
  • This approach supports the advancement of solar-powered aviation for extended autonomous missions.
  • The study facilitates optimized design choices for Solar UAVs, considering various operational factors.