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High Altitude Long Endurance UAV Analysis of Alternatives and Technology Requirements Development https://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=20070017849 2019-08-30T00:52:25+00:00Z NASA/TP-2007-214861 High Altitude Long Endurance UAV Analysis of Alternatives and Technology Requirements Development Craig L. Nickol and Mark D. Guynn Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia Lisa L. Kohout Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio Thomas A. Ozoroski Swales Aerospace, Hampton, Virginia March 2007 The NASA STI Program Office . in Profile Since its founding, NASA has been dedicated to the advancement of aeronautics and space science. The • CONFERENCE PUBLICATION. Collected NASA Scientific and Technical Information (STI) papers from scientific and technical Program Office plays a key part in helping NASA conferences, symposia, seminars, or other maintain this important role. meetings sponsored or co-sponsored by NASA. The NASA STI Program Office is operated by • SPECIAL PUBLICATION. 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Ozoroski Swales Aerospace, Hampton, Virginia National Aeronautics and Space Administration Langley Research Center Hampton, Virginia 23681-2199 March 2007 Acknowledgments The authors would like to thank the following researchers and engineers for their valuable contributions to this study: Mike Logan (NASA LaRC), Dr. Mark Motter (NASA LaRC), Paul Schmitz (Power Computing Solutions, Inc.), Andrew Hahn (NASA LaRC), Ray Morgan (Morgan Aircraft Consulting), Cecile Burg (Georgia Institute of Technology), Melody Avery (NASA LaRC) and Steve Smith (NASA ARC). In addition, the authors appreciate the support provided by John Del Frate (NASA DFRC) and Fay Collier (NASA LaRC) which enabled the execution of this study. The use of trademarks or names of manufacturers in the report is for accurate reporting and does not constitute an official endorsement, either expressed or implied, of such products or manufacturers by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Available from: NASA Center for AeroSpace Information (CASI) National Technical Information Service (NTIS) 7115 Standard Drive 5285 Port Royal Road Hanover, MD 21076-1320 Springfield, VA 22161-2171 (301) 621-0390 (703) 605-6000 Contents List of Tables ................................................................................................................................................v List of Figures.............................................................................................................................................vii Abstract.........................................................................................................................................................1 1.0 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................1 2.0 Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................3 3.0 Initial Requirements................................................................................................................................5 4.0 Analysis of Alternatives........................................................................................................................11 4.1 Scope and Evaluation Criteria........................................................................................................11 4.2 Tools and Processes........................................................................................................................14 4.3 AoA Concept Descriptions and Results .........................................................................................17 4.3.1 Heavier-Than-Air Consumable Fuel Concepts (Concepts 1-5).........................................17 4.3.2 Heavier-Than-Air Solar Regenerative Concepts (Concepts 6-10) ....................................29 4.3.3 Heavier-Than-Air Solar-Consumable Hybrids..................................................................42 4.3.4 Lighter-Than-Air Concepts (Concepts 11-16)...................................................................45 4.4 Concept Down Select ....................................................................................................................55 5.0 Operational Concept Study ...................................................................................................................55 5.1 Refined Requirements ...................................................................................................................56 5.2 Phase II Configuration Descriptions .............................................................................................58 5.2.1 Heavier-Than-Air Consumable Fuel Concepts.................................................................58 5.2.2 Lighter-Than-Air Concept................................................................................................61 5.3 Operational Modeling Assumptions and Results ..........................................................................63 6.0 Cost Analysis ........................................................................................................................................65 6.1 Life Cycle Cost Analysis Process and Assumptions......................................................................65 6.2 Life Cycle Cost Analysis Results ...................................................................................................69 7.0 Solar Regenerative Mission Requirements and Technology Study......................................................69 7.1 Study Configuration .......................................................................................................................70 7.2 Mission Requirements Trade Study ...............................................................................................72 7.2.1 Study Approach .................................................................................................................73 7.2.2 Study Results .....................................................................................................................75 7.2.3 Mission Requirements Trade Study Conclusions..............................................................78 7.3 Technology Trade Study ................................................................................................................79 7.3.1 Study Approach .................................................................................................................79 iii 7.3.2 Hurricane Science Mission................................................................................................79 7.3.3 Communications Relay Mission........................................................................................87 7.3.4 Technology Trade Study Conclusions...............................................................................94 8.0 Conclusions...........................................................................................................................................97 References………………………………………………..………………………………………………..99 iv List of Tables Table 1. 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