TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– This paper aims to create a terminal area operations (TAO) analysis software that can accurately appreciate the nuances of hybrid electric distributed propulsion (HEDP), including unique failure modes and powered-lift effects. Design/methodology/approach– The program was written in Visual Basic with a user interface in Microsoft Excel. It integrates newly defined force components over time using a fourth order Runge-Kutta scheme. Findings– Powered-lift, HEDP failure modes and electrical component thermal limitations play significant roles on the performance of aircraft during TAO. Thoughtful design may yield better efficiency; however, care must be given to address negative implications. Reliability and performance can be improved during component failure scenarios. Research limitations/implications– This program has and will support the investigation of novel propulsion system architectures and aero-propulsive relationships through accurate TAO performance prediction. Practical implications– Powered-lift and HEDP architectures can be employed to improve takeoff and climb performance, both during nominal and component failure scenarios, however, reliance on powered-lift may result in faster approach speeds. High-lift and system failure behavior may also allow new approaches to design and sizing requirements. Originality/value– This program is unique in both the public and private sectors in its broad capabilities for TAO analysis of aircraft with HEDP systems and powered-lift.
VL  - 86
IS  - 6
SN  - 0002-2667
DO  - 10.1108/AEAT-04-2014-0047
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-04-2014-0047
AU  - Schiltgen Benjamin
AU  - Green Michael
AU  - Freeman Jeffrey
AU  - Gibson Andrew
ED  - Riti Singh
PY  - 2014
Y1  - 2014/01/01
TI  - Terminal area operations for hybrid electric distributed propulsion
T2  - Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: An International Journal
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 584
EP  - 590
Y2  - 2024/09/20
ER  -