Performance Analysis of Solar Fixed-Wing Drones on Venus
Abstract
We proposed a concept for the operational range of a solar fixed-wing drone that would operate at an altitude near 55km for an extended period. In this range, the solar efficiency is at its peak, near 7.2 %, with a potential output power of 79W/m^2.
- Publication:
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18th Meeting of the Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VEXAG)
- Pub Date:
- November 2020
- Bibcode:
- 2020LPICo2356.8007H