2003 · 15 citations · 11 references
EngineeringAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringAircraft DesignEnergy SystemsPropulsionAircraft Electrical SystemsEnergy StorageEnergy System ModelingPower System DesignPropulsion System IntegrationPropulsion System PerformanceAircraft Electrical System ModelingElectrical Power SystemsFuel StorageFuel Storage SystemsModelingPropulsion System AnalysisPropulsion System ModelingPropulsion System Performance Prediction
An analysis of an electrical power and propulsion system for a 2-place general aviation aircraft is presented to provide a status of such modeling at NASA Glenn Research Center. The thermodynamic/ electrical model and mass prediction tools are described and the resulting system power and mass are shown. Three technology levels are used to predict the effect of advancements in component technology. Methods of fuel storage are compared by mass and volume. Prospects for future model development and validation at NASA as well as possible applications are also summarized.
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