Fundamentals of Electric Aircraft was developed to explain what the electric aircraft stands for by offering an objective view of what can be expected from the giant strides in innovative architectures and technologies enabling aircraft electrification.
Through tangible case studies, a deep insight is provided into this paradigm shift cutting across various aircraft segments – from General Aviation to Large Aircraft.
Addressing design constraints and timelines foreseen to reach acceptable performance and maturity levels, Fundamentals of Electric Aircraft puts forward a general view of the progress made to date and what to expect in the years to come.
Drawing from the expertise of four industry veterans, Pascal Thalin (editor/contributor), Ravi Rajamani, Jean-Charles Maré, and Sven Taubert (contributors), it addresses futuristic approaches but does not depart too far from the operational down-to-earth realities of everyday business.
Fundamentals of Electric Aircraft also offers analyses on how performance enhancements and fuel burn savings may bring more value for money as long as new electric technologies deliver on their promises.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Introduction and a Brief History of Electric Aircraft
Chapter 2 : The Electric Aircraft Paradigm
Chapter 3 : Electrification of Aircraft Systems - Part I : Power Generation and Distribution, Electrical Networks and Architectures
Chapter 4 : Electrification of Aircraft Systems - Part II : Replacement of Pneumatics, Enabling Technologies
Chapter 5 : Electrification of Aircraft Systems - Part III : Shift from Hydraulic to Electric-Powered Actuation
Chapter 6 : Propulsion Options for the Electric Aircraft
Chapter 7 : Aircraft Applications - Part I : Electric Propulsion, Electric Taxiing
Chapter 8 : Aircraft Applications - Part II : Hybrid-Electric Propulsion
Chapter 9 : Maintainability and Operational Overview
Chapter 10 : Performance and Business Value of Electric Aircraft
About the Authors
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