Essays about: "sailplane"

Found 5 essays containing the word sailplane.

  1. 1. Evaluation of solar powered systems in small scale UAV designs

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Lukas Girlevicius; [2022]
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    Abstract : Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) also know as drones are becoming increasingly present in modern societies. Despite their versatility and success in many areas, small scale UAVs which are nearly always battery powered and therefore have limited flight endurance. READ MORE

  2. 2. Review of Present Systems and Costs of Conceptual Designs of UAV:s for Humanitarian Relief Missions.

    University essay from KTH/Flygdynamik

    Author : Oskar Hektor; [2018]
    Keywords : UAV; Humanitarian Relief Drone; UAV; Conceptual Design; UAV Cost Estimation;

    Abstract : A study of the viabliness of a UAV for humanitarian relief missions has been done. With an aeronautical model fulfilling humanitarian logistics has then the manufacture and operational life-cycle costs as well as the present air jurisdiction. READ MORE

  3. 3. AERODYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY-SAILPLANE USING CEASIOM

    University essay from Akademin för teknik och miljö

    Author : SANTIAGO RAMIREZ RUBIO; [2013]
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  4. 4. EcoGlide

    University essay from KTH/Farkost och flyg

    Author : Nissan Nilsson; Luco Nicolas; [2012]
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    Abstract : Abstract The aviation industry is responsible for about 2% of the world's total CO 2 emissions, and this number is expected to grow due to expected increases in traffic. The motive of this project was to design parts of an environmentally friendly aircraft. The result was a sailplane with an electric engine, driven by rechargeable batteries. READ MORE

  5. 5. Aeroelastic tailoring of a sailplane wing

    University essay from KTH/Flygdynamik

    Author : Björn Persson; [2011]
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    Abstract : In this paper a process for how to perform aeroelastic tailoring of a sailplane wing is described. The analysis was carried out with the aid of a Finite Element solver and the aerodynamic loads were calculated with a potential flow solver. READ MORE