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solar powered aircraft

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376

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19.3K

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1.1K

Authors

316

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Solar powered aircraft is a class of uncrewed or crewed aerial vehicles designed to derive operational power primarily or exclusively from the conversion of solar radiation into electrical energy via photovoltaic cells. This research concept encompasses the investigation of optimal aerodynamic and structural designs for maximizing solar energy capture, the development of highly efficient power management and energy storage systems for sustained flight, and the exploration of operational strategies enabling long-duration or perpetual atmospheric presence. Key characteristics include ultra-lightweight construction, large surface areas integrated with solar arrays, and advanced energy storage, significant for advancing sustainable aviation technologies and enabling novel applications requiring persistent aerial platforms.

Top Authors

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ZH

National University of Defense Technology

ZG

National University of Defense Technology

AJ

Glenn Research Center

DN

Georgia Institute of Technology

GR

Polytechnic University of Turin

Top Institutions

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Glenn Research Center

Cleveland, United States

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, United States

Cranfield, United Kingdom