MAINTAIN: UAVs to monitor pipelines
B. van Beurden (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
B.C.D. De Bosscher (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
D.J.G. Cuppen (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
M.C. Hermans (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
A.M. Lammers (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
J. Maes (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
W.J. Oosterom (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
S.I.R. Piera (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
M.S. Pouwels (TU Delft - Mechanical Engineering)
M. Pini – Mentor (TU Delft - Flight Performance and Propulsion)
Ana Alves Vieira – Mentor (TU Delft - Aircraft Noise and Climate Effects)
G. Mahapatra – Mentor (TU Delft - Astrodynamics & Space Missions)
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Abstract
In this project, MAINTAIN, a UAV was designed that is capable of satisfying long-range and -endurance requirements through the implementation of an innovative propulsion concept: the micro gas turbine. By using such an engine, the UAV will not only be of lower cost, but it will also be more sustainable.