Electric Aircraft Dynamics - A Systems Engineering Approach

Electric Aircraft Dynamics: A Systems Engineering Approach surveys engineering sciences that underpin the dynamics, control, monitoring, and design of electric propulsion systems for aircraft. It is structured to appeal to readers with a science and engineering background and is modular in format. The closely linked chapters present descriptive material and relevant mathematical modeling techniques. Taken as a whole, this ground-breaking text equips professional and student readers with a solid foundation for advanced work in this emerging field.

Key Features:

• Provides the first systems-based overview of this emerging aerospace technology

• Surveys low-weight battery technologies and their use in electric aircraft propulsion

• Explores the design and use of plasma actuation for boundary layer and flow control

• Considers the integrated design of electric motor-driven propellers

• Includes PowerPoint slides for instructors using the text for classes

List of contents

Introduction. Electric Motors. Batteries & Electro-Chemical Cells. Permanent Magnet Motors and Hallbach Arrays. Introduction to BLT and Drag Reduction. Electric Aircraft Propeller Design. High Temperature Superconducting Motors. Aeroacoustics and Low Noise Design. Principles and Applications of Plasma Actuators. Photovoltaic Cells. Semiconductors and Power Electronics. Flight Control and Autonomous Operations. References. Index.

Summary

This book provides a modular approach to the design of modern electric and hybrid electric aircraft. This ground-breaking work covers the dynamics of electric actuators, electric propulsion, batteries, fuel cells, and the other systems required for electric aircraft and control of electric drives.

Product details

• Authors: Ranjan Vepa, Vepa Ranjan
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.01.2022
• EAN: 9780367513580
• ISBN: 978-0-367-51358-0
• No. of pages: 332
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electronics / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electrical, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Aerospace & aviation technology, Electronics engineering, Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology, Aerospace and aviation technology