Feasibility of a Solar Energy Device. Part 1: Design and Performance Considerations

Abstract

The feasibility of a solar powered aircraft is investigated. The configuration reached is a high aspect ratio flying Wing with ramjet thrust. A statement is made with respect to feasibility with a recommendation of a program for further work. The statement of feasibility is supported by experimental investigation of solar radiation collection and inlet air diffusion and finally by design and performance analyses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0402360

Entities

People

  • Frederic E. Fuller

Organizations

  • Xerox

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Boundary Layer
  • Chemistry
  • Diffusion
  • Energy
  • Energy Bands
  • Energy Transfer
  • Finishes
  • Heat Transfer
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Optical Materials
  • Optical Properties
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Radiation
  • Thermal Conductivity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
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