propulsion architecture

Aircraft Geometry and Propulsion Architecture Visualization for the Future Aircraft Sizing Tool (FAST)
The Future Aircraft Sizing Tool (FAST) is a Matlab-based, open-source software developed by the University of Michigan for early-phase …
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Analysis of a Hybrid Partial Turboelectric Distributed Propulsion System for a Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV
Electrified propulsion offers high efficiency, scalability, and high power discharge capability which can be utilized for increased …
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Fleet Analysis of a Hybrid Turboelectric Commercial Regional Jet under NASA ULI Program
Under the NASA University Leadership Initiative (ULI) program, researchers from multiple institutes are collaborating on development of …
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Performance Assessment of a Distributed Electric Propulsion System for a Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Distributed propulsion systems are enabled by electrified aircraft and can provide aero-propulsive benefits. The magnitude and impact …
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An Update on Sizing and Performance Analysis of a Hybrid Turboelectric Regional Jet for the NASA ULI Program
Under the NASA University Leadership Initiative (ULI) program, a team of universities are collaborating on the advancement of …
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Feasibility Assessments of a Hybrid Turboelectric Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Electrified propulsion systems can provide potential environmental and performance benefits for future aircraft. The choice of the …
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A Framework for Electrified Propulsion Architecture and Operation Analysis
Purpose – The purpose of this paper was to create a generic and flexible framework for the exploration, evaluation and side-by-side …
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A Methodology For Dynamic Sizing of Electric Power Generation and Distribution Architectures
Electric and hybrid electric aircraft pose a significant architecture challenge, as these concepts not only deal with considerably high …
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Sizing, integration and performance evaluation of hybrid electric propulsion subsystem architectures
This paper presents a methodology for the sizing and synthesis of power generation and distribution (PG&D) subsystems. The PG&D …
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