Modeling and testing of control logic approaches for series hybrid-electric powertrain for unmanned aerial systems

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-2020

Abstract

Hybrid-Electric aircraft powertrain modeling for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) is a useful tool for predicting powertrain performance of the UAS aircraft. UAS aircraft utilize small-displacement engines that have poor thermal efficiency and, as a result, could benefit from a hybridized powertrain by reducing fuel consumption. The scope of this work aims to model a hybrid electric powertrain and explore different control strategies that can be validated on a physical system. Utilizing MATLAB Simulink, a powertrain model will be developed that can estimate the component power requirements during mission segments, as well as provide a system model for a comparative study of rule-based control strategies.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2020 Forum

First Page

1

Last Page

11

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