SOLAR IRRADIATION ESTIMATION ON A SOLAR POWERED UAV OVER A MISSION COURSE

Ozcan G., Alemdaroglu N.

International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS), Colorado, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, 9 - 12 Haziran 2015, ss.102-108 identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Colorado
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.102-108
  • Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This paper is about solar irradiation estimation on a solar powered UAV over its mission course [1]. Solar irradiation estimation and maximizing the solar energy collection are critical for solar powered UAVs and their performance. In this paper main focus is on solar irradiation calculations and comparison of two possible flight paths for solar energy collection during a transport or inspection mission.