Optimization of solar-powered hybrid airship conceptual design

Lanchuan Zhang; Mingyun Lv; Junhui Meng; Huafei Du

doi:10.1016/j.ast.2017.02.016

Optimization of solar-powered hybrid airship conceptual design

Lanchuan Zhang
, Mingyun Lv^*
, Junhui Meng
, Huafei Du

^*Corresponding author for this work

Beihang University

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Abstract

This paper aims to develop a high-altitude solar-powered hybrid airship, which combines aerodynamic lift and buoyancy with buoyancy force and cruises continuously. A multi-lobed configuration is employed and the solar irradiance and photovoltaic array model are proposed. After introducing all the parts mass of the hybrid airship and design procedure, an optimal problem with the constraint of energy and the equilibrium between buoyancy and weight are proposed. Through a hybrid optimization search method, the solution is obtained and the sensitivities of geographical location and seasons are discussed. The results show a comprehensive influence of the constraint both in latitude and wind field environment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	54-61
Number of pages	8
Journal	Aerospace Science and Technology
Volume	65
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2017.02.016
Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Conceptual design
Hybrid airship
Optimization
Solar array

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