Artificial three-body equilibria for hybrid low-thrust propulsion [PDF]
, 2008 This paper proposes a new concept of creating artificial equilibrium points in the circular restricted three body problem, where the third body uses a hybrid of solar sail and solar electric propulsion.
Baig, Shahid, McInnes, Colin R.
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Displaced geostationary orbit design using hybrid sail propulsion [PDF]
, 2011 Due to an increase in number of geostationary spacecraft and limits imposed by east-west spacing requirements, the geostationary orbit is becoming congested.
Biggs, James +3 more
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Modelling and control of a light-duty hybrid electric truck [PDF]
, 2006 This study is concentrated on modelling and developing the controller for the light-duty hybrid electric truck. The hybrid electric vehicle has advantages in fuel economy.
Park, Jong-Kyu
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Displaced geostationary orbits using hybrid low-thrust propulsion [PDF]
, 2012 In this paper, displaced geostationary orbits using hybrid low-thrust propulsion, a complementary combination of Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP) and solar sailing, are investigated to increase the capacity of the geostationary ring that is starting to ...
Biggs, James +3 more
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Overview of Propulsion Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Energies, 2022 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) propulsion technology is significantly related to the flight performance of UAVs, which has become one of the most important development directions of aviation.
Bowen Zhang +3 more
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A near term pole-sitter using hybrid solar sail propulsion [PDF]
, 2010 In this paper we investigate optimal pole-sitter orbits using hybrid solar sail and solar electric propulsion(SEP). A pole-sitter is a spacecraft that is constantly above one of the Earth's poles. Optimal orbits, that minimize propellant mass consumption,
Ceriotti, M., McInnes, C.R.
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Analysis Leading to the Design of a Hybrid Gas-Electric Multi-Engine Testbed
Aerospace, 2023 Given the increase in air traffic, the main challenges in aircraft design are in-flight emissions and noise heard by the community. These problems have thus far been solved by incremental improvements in aerodynamics, engine technology and operation.
Agata Kuśmierek +3 more
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Design Tradeoffs in Full Electric, Hybrid and Full Chemical Propulsion Communication Satellite
Sakarya University Journal of Computer and Information Sciences, 2019 Full electric propulsion system becomes popular recently and getting more common in the communication satellite industry. Full electric or hybrid propulsion selection causes results in significant reduction in satellite propellant mass. Conventional full
Ü.cezmi Yılmaz, İbrahim Oz
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Medium-Range Aircraft Conceptual Design from a Local Air Quality and Climate Change Viewpoint
Energies, 2023 This paper presents an overall performance assessment of hybrid-electric medium-range transport aircraft, with the aim to evaluate the potential of such a propulsion technology towards the reduction in the environmental impact of aviation transport, in ...
Karim Abu Salem +3 more
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A Multiphase Traction/Fast-Battery-Charger Drive for Electric or Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles [PDF]
, 2010 For Electric Vehicles (EV), the charger is one of the main technical and economical weaknesses. This paper focuses on an original electric drive [1]-[3] dedicated to the vehicle traction and configurable as a battery charger without need of additional ...
BOUCHEZ, Boris +11 more
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