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View article: A mathematical model for hybrid-electric propulsion system for regional propeller-driven aircraft
A mathematical model for hybrid-electric propulsion system for regional propeller-driven aircraft Open
To address the environmental challenges in aviation, this research presents a novel mathematical model for simulating hybrid-electric powerplants in regional propeller-driven aircraft from the early design stages. The model integrates conv…
View article: Lateral-directional wind tunnel tests of the PROSIB 19-pax aircraft model
Lateral-directional wind tunnel tests of the PROSIB 19-pax aircraft model Open
This paper presents the power-off, lateral-directional wind tunnel tests on the fixed-wing, 19-passenger aircraft model developed within the Italian PROSIB project. The concept is an innovative small air transport airplane with distributed…
View article: Prospective life cycle inventory datasets for conventional and hybrid-electric aircraft technologies
Prospective life cycle inventory datasets for conventional and hybrid-electric aircraft technologies Open
Hybrid-electric aircraft represent a promising solution for the urgent need to decarbonize short-haul flights and bolster aviation sustainability. Nevertheless, the realization of hybrid-electric aircraft demands rigorous environmental imp…
View article: Longitudinal Wind Tunnel Tests of the PROSIB 19-Pax Airplane
Longitudinal Wind Tunnel Tests of the PROSIB 19-Pax Airplane Open
This research paper delves into the longitudinal wind tunnel tests conducted on the 19-passengers aircraft model of the Italian PROSIB project. The concept is an innovative small air transport airplane with distributed propellers and hybri…
View article: Prospective Life Cycle Inventory Datasets for conventional and hybrid electric aircraft technologies
Prospective Life Cycle Inventory Datasets for conventional and hybrid electric aircraft technologies Open
Supplementary Material - Filled LCI data collection schemes from the publication "Prospective Life Cycle Inventory Datasets for conventional and hybrid electric aircraft technologies". This repository includes LCI data for three time horiz…
View article: Prospective Life Cycle Inventory Datasets for conventional and hybrid electric aircraft technologies
Prospective Life Cycle Inventory Datasets for conventional and hybrid electric aircraft technologies Open
Supplementary Material - Filled LCI data collection schemes from the publication "Prospective Life Cycle Inventory Datasets for conventional and hybrid electric aircraft technologies". This repository includes LCI data for three time horiz…
View article: Impact at aircraft level of elastic efficiency of a forward-swept tailplane
Impact at aircraft level of elastic efficiency of a forward-swept tailplane Open
This paper evaluates the impact at aircraft level of the elastic efficiency of an advanced rear-end concept for a large passenger aircraft, exploiting a low-fidelity yet reliable aeroelastic approach. The innovative concept leverages a for…
View article: Decarbonised Future Regional Airport Infrastructure
Decarbonised Future Regional Airport Infrastructure Open
Sustainability and, especially, emission reductions are significant challenges for airports currently being addressed. The Clean Sky 2 project GENESIS addresses the environmental sustainability of hybrid-electric 50-passenger aircraft syst…
View article: Improvement of Take-Off Performance for an Electric Commuter Aircraft Due to Distributed Electric Propulsion
Improvement of Take-Off Performance for an Electric Commuter Aircraft Due to Distributed Electric Propulsion Open
The need for environmentally responsible solutions in aircraft technology is now considered the priority for global challenges related to the limited supply of traditional fuel sources and the potential global hazards associated with emiss…
View article: The Potential of Structural Batteries for Commuter Aircraft Hybridization
The Potential of Structural Batteries for Commuter Aircraft Hybridization Open
Electric or hybrid electric propulsion systems have received a great deal of attention in recent years in various branches of transportation including aviation. Europe is committed to the ambitious goals of reducing CO 2 emissions by 75%, …
View article: Design Exploration for Sustainable Regional Hybrid-Electric Aircraft: A Study Based on Technology Forecasts
Design Exploration for Sustainable Regional Hybrid-Electric Aircraft: A Study Based on Technology Forecasts Open
The environmental impact of aviation in terms of noise and pollutant emissions has gained public attention in the last few years. In addition, the foreseen financial benefits of an increased energy efficiency have motivated the transport i…
View article: Experimental Assessment of Aero-Propulsive Effects on a Large Turboprop Aircraft with Rear-Engine Installation
Experimental Assessment of Aero-Propulsive Effects on a Large Turboprop Aircraft with Rear-Engine Installation Open
This paper deals with the estimation of propulsive effects for a three-lifting surface turboprop aircraft concept, with rear engine installation at the horizontal tail tips, conceived to carry up to 130 passengers. This work is focused on …
View article: Aero-Propulsive Interactions between UAV Wing and Distributed Propellers Due to Their Relative Position
Aero-Propulsive Interactions between UAV Wing and Distributed Propellers Due to Their Relative Position Open
The purpose of this paper is the evaluation of the aero-propulsive effects on a UAV wing model with distributed propulsion. An array of three propellers is placed ahead of the leading edge of a rectangular wing with flap. The investigation…
View article: Regional jet retrofitting design from stakeholders need and system requirements to MDAO workflow formulation
Regional jet retrofitting design from stakeholders need and system requirements to MDAO workflow formulation Open
In this paper, a process useful for the verification of economic, environmental and performance requirements related to the retrofit of 90 passengers regional jet aircraft is described. The requirements are defined according to the stakeho…
View article: Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization of Regional Jet Retrofitting Activity
Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization of Regional Jet Retrofitting Activity Open
A retrofit analysis on a 90 passengers regional jet aircraft is performed through a multidisciplinary collaborative aircraft design and optimization highlighting the impact on costs and performance. Two different activities are accounted f…
View article: Retrofitting Cost Modeling in Aircraft Design
Retrofitting Cost Modeling in Aircraft Design Open
Aircraft retrofitting is a challenging task involving multiple scenarios and stakeholders. Providing a strategy to retrofit an existing platform needs detailed knowledge of multiple aspects, ranging from aircraft performance and emissions,…
View article: Bypass Ratio Parametric Analyses on a Narrow-Body Aircraft Using a New Tool for Turbofan Rubberization
Bypass Ratio Parametric Analyses on a Narrow-Body Aircraft Using a New Tool for Turbofan Rubberization Open
A major issue which has usually prevented aircraft manufacturers from implementing efficient and cost-effective design processes is the loose integration of engine models into iterative aircraft design workflows. This work aims at reducing…
View article: Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization of Regional Jet Retrofitting Activity
Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization of Regional Jet Retrofitting Activity Open
A retrofit analysis on a 90 passengers regional jet aircraft is performed through a multidisciplinary collaborative aircraft design and optimization highlighting the impact on costs and performance. Two different activities are accounted f…
View article: The Enabling Technologies for a Quasi-Zero Emissions Commuter Aircraft
The Enabling Technologies for a Quasi-Zero Emissions Commuter Aircraft Open
The desire for greener aircraft pushes both academic and industrial research into developing technologies, manufacturing, and operational strategies providing emissions abatement. At time of writing, there are no certified electric aircraf…
View article: Design of hybrid-electric aircraft with fault-tolerance considerations
Design of hybrid-electric aircraft with fault-tolerance considerations Open
The potential benefits of hybrid-electric or all-electric propulsion have led to a growing interest in this topic over the past decade. Preliminary design of propulsion systems and innovative configurations has been extensively discussed i…
View article: Design, Analysis, and Testing of a Scaled Propeller for an Innovative Regional Turboprop Aircraft
Design, Analysis, and Testing of a Scaled Propeller for an Innovative Regional Turboprop Aircraft Open
This paper describes the design, numerical analyses, and wind tunnel tests of the scaled model of a propeller serving as a propulsive element for the experimental tests of an advanced regional turboprop aircraft with engines installed on t…
View article: Design Evolution and Wind Tunnel Tests of a Three-Lifting Surface Regional Transport Aircraft
Design Evolution and Wind Tunnel Tests of a Three-Lifting Surface Regional Transport Aircraft Open
This paper deals with the experimental assessment of the aerodynamic characteristics of an innovative large turboprop aircraft. The configuration is a three-lifting surfaces airplane with rear engine installation at tail tips, conceived to…
View article: Aeroelastic assessment of distributed electric propulsion wings
Aeroelastic assessment of distributed electric propulsion wings Open
During recent years, aircraft manufacturers focused on environmentally friendly and aerodynamically efficient aircraft concepts that could allow a radical reduction of emissions. The use of a hybrid-electric powertrain is one of the most e…