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Energy System Optimization and Simulation for Low-Altitude Solar-Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Ke Li    
Yansen Wu    
Abu Bakar    
Shaofan Wang    
Yuangan Li and Dongsheng Wen    

Resumen

The accurate calculation of energy system parameters makes a great contribution to the long-term low-altitude flight of solar-powered aircraft. The purpose of this paper is to propose a design method for optimization and management of the low-altitude and long-endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) energy system. In terms of optimization, the power input and output generated by solar panels and cruise thrust are calculated, and the energy balance of the UAV during flight is analyzed. In addition, in order to meet the energy consumption requirements of UAV during day and night flight, the influence of local environmental conditions (such as morning and evening clouds and night interference) on the aircraft is considered, and the remaining time indicator is designed to ensure long-term flight stability. Battery capacity is also estimated by the remaining time. This paper will describe extended criteria for optimization and extension methods to improve the stability and robustness of aircraft flight performance for multiple consecutive days. In addition, a design method for the UAV has been developed, which simulates and optimizes the parameters of the solar-powered UAV so that it has a wingspan of 5 m and a relative battery mass of 3 kg. The simulation in this paper describes in detail the aircraft taking off from 7 a.m. on the first day to verify the aircraft?s full day and night flight capability, and achieving the aircraft?s long flight on 22 June to meet the mission requirements of multi-day flights. It also analyzed and verified the performance at the edge of the 48 h flight time window on 21 April, which differs from the lighting in August. Finally, a flight experiment was completed on 9 August. The feasibility of the proposed method and process is verified in this paper along with the performance of the designed UAV, which will provide more guidance for future work.

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