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Integrated Parameters Sensitivity Analysis of Refueling Device and Unmanned Tanker

  • Xu Gao*
  • , Changyu Lou
  • , Jingcheng Zhao
  • , Jungang Miao
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

The integrated design of the refueling device and the unmanned tanker is one key factor in the autonomous aerial refueling technology, which affecting the overall refueling performance. Starting from the design parameters of tankers and aerial refueling devices, the design parameters with high correlation were selected as the sensitivity analysis objects. The parameter sensitivity analysis of the selected design parameters was carried out by using the multi-parameter sensitivity analysis method, and the influence of parameters on the performance of the unmanned tanker platform was discussed. The results show that the empty weight coefficient and maximum external fuel supply have significant effects on platform performance and refueling capacity, and the comprehensive sensitivity is higher. The cruising speed and weight of the refueling device have a greater influence on the overall performance and have high sensitivity; Refueling hoses/boom length parameters have the lowest sensitivity. The conclusion can provide a direction for the future design of the refueling device, and also provide a reference for the integrated trade-off design of the refueling device and the tanker.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th China Aeronautical Science and Technology Conference - Volume 3
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages22-34
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9789819988662
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event6th China Aeronautical Science and Technology Conference, CASTC 2023 - Wuzhen, China
Duration: 26 Sep 202327 Sep 2023

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
ISSN (Print)2195-4356
ISSN (Electronic)2195-4364

Conference

Conference6th China Aeronautical Science and Technology Conference, CASTC 2023
Country/TerritoryChina
CityWuzhen
Period26/09/2327/09/23

Keywords

  • autonomous Aerial Refueling
  • refueling device
  • sensitivity analysis
  • unmanned tanker

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