AEROSONDE UAV Propulsion system A 26 Hour 45

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AEROSONDE UAV Propulsion system A 26 Hour 45 min. Un-manned flight over the Atlantic

AEROSONDE UAV Propulsion system A 26 Hour 45 min. Un-manned flight over the Atlantic 27 -30 lbs weight 10 feet wing span 24 cc (1. 5 inch 3) engine 180 grams/hour fuel consumption Prepared by : CENGIZ CAMCI UAV propulsion class DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

THE AEROSONDE UAV The Aerosonde UAV is developed and operated globally by Aerosonde Pty

THE AEROSONDE UAV The Aerosonde UAV is developed and operated globally by Aerosonde Pty Ltd (Ae. PL) and Aerosonde North America (Ae. NA). It has been undertaking operations for about 7 years, was the first UAV to cross the Atlantic Ocean, has flown for over 32 hrs in one stretch and has undertaken continuous operations with relay aircraft extending over several days.

The great flexibility of the Aerosonde, combined with a sophisticated command control system, enables

The great flexibility of the Aerosonde, combined with a sophisticated command control system, enables deployment and command from virtually any location.

Weight, wing span Engine 27 -30 lb, 10 ft Navigation GPS Operation Staff for

Weight, wing span Engine 27 -30 lb, 10 ft Navigation GPS Operation Staff for Launch and Recovery Staff for Flight Operations 3 people: Controller, Technician, Pilot/Maintenance 1 Person for up to 3 aircraft 24 cc, 1. 2 kw, fuel injected using premium unleaded petrol

Flight Fully autonomous, under base command Launch and Recovery Launch from car roof rack

Flight Fully autonomous, under base command Launch and Recovery Launch from car roof rack (catapult option), land on belly, autonomous

Ground & air communications Performance Speed, Climb UHF or Satcoms (Iridium) to Aerosonde, VHF

Ground & air communications Performance Speed, Climb UHF or Satcoms (Iridium) to Aerosonde, VHF to field staff and other aircraft, internet to command center and users. 18 – >32 ms-1, Climb >2. 5 ms-1 at sea level Range, Endurance with no additional payload >1800 miles, >30 h Altitude Range Payload Up to 20, 000 ft (medium weight) Maximum 5 lb with full fuel load

Standard Instrumentation Temperature, Pressure, Humidity, Wind 2 Vaisala RSS 901 Sondes for temperature, pressure

Standard Instrumentation Temperature, Pressure, Humidity, Wind 2 Vaisala RSS 901 Sondes for temperature, pressure and humidity, and a proprietary wind system.

Operation Staff for Launch and Recovery 3 people: Controller, Technician, Pilot/Maintenance Staff for Flight

Operation Staff for Launch and Recovery 3 people: Controller, Technician, Pilot/Maintenance Staff for Flight Operations 1 Person for up to 3 aircraft Ground Equipment Proprietary Staging Box, personal computer (laptop), GPS antenna, aviation and local communications radios

400 gm/[KWh] 180 gm/hour level flight 0. 45 KW 400 gm/[KWh] @ 5500 rpm

400 gm/[KWh] 180 gm/hour level flight 0. 45 KW 400 gm/[KWh] @ 5500 rpm MAX Fuel capacity 7000 gm 5000/180= 27. 8 hours Transatlantic flight took 26 H 45 min FIRST GENERATION ENYA PROPULSION SYSTEM

SFC comparison 400 gm/[KW. h] Enya four cycle IC engine First generation Enya 0.

SFC comparison 400 gm/[KW. h] Enya four cycle IC engine First generation Enya 0. 454 gm-f = 1 lb-f 1 KW=0. 75 HP 1 LB/(HP. h)=610 gm/[Kw-h] TF-53 helicopter engine HUEY 1400 HP (30 min. ) SFC= 0. 58 LB/[HP. h] = 0. 58*610=353 gm/[KW. h] Second generation ENYA 245 -300 gm/[KW. h]

SPECIFIC FUEL CONSUMPTION OF VARIOUS PROPULSION SYSTEMS

SPECIFIC FUEL CONSUMPTION OF VARIOUS PROPULSION SYSTEMS

ALTITUDE AND FLIGHT MACH NUMBER DEPENDENCY OF VARIOUS PROPULSION SYSTEMS

ALTITUDE AND FLIGHT MACH NUMBER DEPENDENCY OF VARIOUS PROPULSION SYSTEMS

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VANE PUMP DRIVEN SUPERCHARGING FOR 36, 000 + feet OPERATION

VANE PUMP DRIVEN SUPERCHARGING FOR 36, 000 + feet OPERATION