A. Anil, A. Hennemann, H. Kimmel, C. Mayer, L. Müller, T. Reischl

This design study discusses an innovative configuration of a blended-wing body aircraft as a next generation high altitude emergency service unmanned aerial vehicle. The technical implementation is hereby presented and evaluated, with special emphasis placed upon a sustainable propulsion system as well as efficient aerodynamics. Furthermore, an operating concept and fleet system is outlined. Additional areas of application with different payloads are shown. This design was developed in the context of the DLR Design Challenge 2023 with a fixed Entry Into Service (EIS) in 2040. The analysis shows that in the near future, an aircraft powered by a sustainable propulsion system can be used for fast and safe restoration of communications as well as radar surveillance. It is shown that a sustained flight time of 17 hours in 18 km height is achievable and a substantial cost reduction and improved flexibility is possible compared to satellite-based systems.

Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2023, Stuttgart

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt - Lilienthal-Oberth e.V., Bonn, 2024

Conference Paper

englisch

21,0 x 29,7 cm, 22 Seiten

urn:nbn:de:101:1-2024011014494963341646

10.25967/610532

Aircraft Design, DLR Design Challenge

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Anil, A.; Hennemann, A.; et al. (2024): PERSEUS - Post-Emergency Response and Surveillance UAV System. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt - Lilienthal-Oberth e.V.. (Text). https://doi.org/10.25967/610532. urn:nbn:de:101:1-2024011014494963341646.

10.01.2024