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Energy System Simulation for Low-Altitude Solar-Powered UAVs

  • Dapeng Zhou
  • , Yang Zhang
  • , Ke Li*
  • , Bin Zhao
  • , Meixian Wang
  • , Ning Wang
  • , Lijing Wang
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • China Aviation Industry Corporation
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

Due to the special energy type of solar aircraft, the endurance capability of the long-haul aircraft type is very prominent. However, the solar vehicle energy system has a significant impact on performance. This paper studies the energy system design optimization and system simulation of low-altitude solar aircraft. Firstly, an optimization method for low-altitude long-endurance UAV energy system is proposed, which fully considers the influence of date and environmental factors on energy harvesting and consumption of solar aircraft. Secondly, according to the energy optimization method, the UAV energy system is optimized, and the simulation results verify the ability and reliability of the UAV’s continuous long-haul flight.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMan-Machine-Environment System Engineering - Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on MMESE
EditorsShengzhao Long, Balbir S. Dhillon
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages544-551
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9789811947858
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event22nd International Conference on Man-Machine-Environment System Engineering, MMESE 2022 - Beijing, China
Duration: 21 Oct 202223 Oct 2022

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
Volume941 LNEE
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Conference

Conference22nd International Conference on Man-Machine-Environment System Engineering, MMESE 2022
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period21/10/2223/10/22

Keywords

  • Energy system
  • Simulation
  • Solar-powered
  • UAV

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