Development of solar power modules for solar UAV

This report serves as a documentation of the author’s work on the Solar Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) project, during his final year of study at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). This project is a collaboration between NTU and Defence Science Organisation (DSO) to develop a solar UAV, which is...

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Main Author: Phua, Jason Wee Kiat
Other Authors: Ng Heong Wah
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-615852023-03-04T18:40:51Z Development of solar power modules for solar UAV Phua, Jason Wee Kiat Ng Heong Wah School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering DRNTU::Engineering This report serves as a documentation of the author’s work on the Solar Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) project, during his final year of study at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). This project is a collaboration between NTU and Defence Science Organisation (DSO) to develop a solar UAV, which is capable of at least 24 hours of continuous flight. The author is part of the Solar Energy team, which comprised of 4 members. The team was responsible for developing a solar power system that had to efficiently meet the energy needs and yet, still be weight effective. The report details the configuration of the solar cells, in a manner that most efficiently maximized solar cell coverage of the wing and tail surfaces. The mass calculations and encapsulation methods of the solar modules are also included. Mass calculations and the selection of suitable encapsulation for the solar modules were especially crucial, as it was imperative that the weight did not exceed the set limit. Sub-zero temperature tests of the Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) were also conducted to ensure the functionality of these components at high altitudes during flight. The methodolgoies and results of the test are included in this report. Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) 2014-06-16T04:13:05Z 2014-06-16T04:13:05Z 2014 2014 Final Year Project (FYP) http://hdl.handle.net/10356/61585 en Nanyang Technological University 73 p. application/pdf
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Development of solar power modules for solar UAV
description This report serves as a documentation of the author’s work on the Solar Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) project, during his final year of study at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). This project is a collaboration between NTU and Defence Science Organisation (DSO) to develop a solar UAV, which is capable of at least 24 hours of continuous flight. The author is part of the Solar Energy team, which comprised of 4 members. The team was responsible for developing a solar power system that had to efficiently meet the energy needs and yet, still be weight effective. The report details the configuration of the solar cells, in a manner that most efficiently maximized solar cell coverage of the wing and tail surfaces. The mass calculations and encapsulation methods of the solar modules are also included. Mass calculations and the selection of suitable encapsulation for the solar modules were especially crucial, as it was imperative that the weight did not exceed the set limit. Sub-zero temperature tests of the Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) were also conducted to ensure the functionality of these components at high altitudes during flight. The methodolgoies and results of the test are included in this report.
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