Artificial Intelligence Applications in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
by K. Sathish Kumar, R. Naren Shankar
11A Comprehensive Assessment of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles’ Fuel Cell Electric Propulsion Systems
Kirubadurai B.1*, Jaganraj R.1, Jegadeeswari G.2 and Vinoth Thangarasu3
1 Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
2 Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai, India
3 Laboratory of Combustion and Carbon Capture, Department of Chemistry and Energy, UNESP-FEG, Guaratinguetá, SP, Brazil
Abstract
Rechargeable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) continue to develop because of their ability to undertake complex or risky activities and provide a range of vital amenities like continual surveillance, wireless interaction, and farming with precision. The UAV’s electrochemical power supply arrangement, on the other hand, is a serious issue when it comes to of energy/power intensities and longevity. The present power supply systems utilized in UAVs are extensively examined, considering currently used power designs and resource control approaches. Because it has been discovered that a monotype of electrochemical generator is insufficient to power a UAV across long distances, an integrated power system design is required. In this light, choosing a suitable dual battery architecture with enhanced energy handling is critical for a UAV to perform optimally. Data-driven units that contain artificial intelligence (AI) have been found to promote prudent energy consumption. ...
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