Multi-Channel, Constant-Current Power Source for Aircraft Applications

Abstract

To address the anticipated need of constant-current power sources in aerospace applications, we have developed a 3-kW, multi-channel source powered from a 3-phase, 400-Hz, 115-VAC supply. Special considerations impacting this design were minimizing volume, maintaining system power quality, and providing electrical fault protection. Performance results and a discussion of the design approach are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2017
Accession Number
AD1042222

Entities

People

  • C. W. Tipton
  • Damian Urciuoli
  • Donald H. Porschet
  • Erik Schroen

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circuits
  • Control Systems
  • Converters
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electrical Loads
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Hall Effect
  • Logic Devices
  • Microcontrollers
  • Military Research
  • Power Converters
  • Power Distribution
  • Product Development
  • Resistance
  • Signal Processing

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster