Flight Without Fuel – Regenerative Soaring Feasibility Study

2006-01-2422

08/30/2006

Event
General Aviation Technology Conference & Exhibition
Authors Abstract
Content
The principles of regenerative soaring with a dual-role propeller and windmill, or “windprop,” are described. Emphasizing the aerodynamic design and performance of the vehicle and windprop, principles of regenerative flight are derived. Approximate models of atmospheric updraft velocity are suggested. Regenerative aircraft total energy is defined, and the rate of change thereof is studied. We find that regenerative soaring appears both feasible and attractive in relation to classical soaring. In addition, the study reveals good efficiency for both propeller and windmill modes.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-2422
Pages
11
Citation
Barnes, J., "Flight Without Fuel – Regenerative Soaring Feasibility Study," SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-2422, 2006, https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-2422.
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Publisher
Published
Aug 30, 2006
Product Code
2006-01-2422
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English