Energy optimization and investigation for Z-shaped sun-tracking morphing-wing solar-powered UAV

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Distributed trajectory optimization for multiple solar-powered UAVs target tracking in urban environment by Adaptive Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm

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The effect of using sun tracking systems on the voltage–current characteristics and power generation of flat plate photovoltaics

Salah Abdallah · Energy Conversion and Management · 2003 · 168 citations

Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics +15

Feasibility study of one axis three positions tracking solar PV with low concentration ratio reflector

Bin‐Juine Huang, F.S. Sun · Energy Conversion and Management · 2006 · 166 citations

Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optoelectronics +11

Solar-Powered Aircraft: Energy-Optimal Path Planning and Perpetual Endurance

Andrew Klesh, Pierre T. Kabamba · Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics · 2009 · 143 citations · Full text

Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Engineering +17