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Design Methods For Remotely Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, William Beaman Howe Mar 2015

Design Methods For Remotely Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, William Beaman Howe

Master's Theses

A method for sizing remotely powered unmanned aerial vehicles is presented to augment the conventional design process. This method allows for unconventionally powered aircraft to become options in trade studies during the initial design phase. A design matrix is created that shows where, and if, a remotely powered vehicle fits within the design space. For given range and power requirements, the design matrix uses historical data to determine whether an internal combustion or electrical system would be most appropriate. Trends in the historical data show that the break in the design space between the two systems is around 30 miles …


Technology Engineering And Management In Aviation Chapter:The Evaluation Of Wireless Communication Devices: To Improve In-Flight Security Onboard Commercial Aircraft., Lori Brown, Liang Dong, Anthony Cerrullo Dec 2012

Technology Engineering And Management In Aviation Chapter:The Evaluation Of Wireless Communication Devices: To Improve In-Flight Security Onboard Commercial Aircraft., Lori Brown, Liang Dong, Anthony Cerrullo

Lori J. Brown

As computer and information systems technology advances, industries such as aviation stand to benefit from the overwhelming new advances in hardware, software, and best practices. Technology Engineering and Management in Aviation: Advancements and Discoveries details the essential new developments in technology and management in the aviation industry. Specific and important advances in navigation, air traffic control, and environmental impact all make their way into this volume, which also focuses on management policies keeping up with new technology. This volume is a vital reference for practitioners, management, students, and all those interested in the field of aviation. This chapter will study …