The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility Operations
Urban air mobility (UAM) is a promising transportation concept that can effectively address city traffic congestion and environmental pollution. Power batteries are used extensively in UAM vehicles, and their technical characteristics (charge rate and specific energy) are coupled with other sizing p...
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| author | Xiaotao Qiao Guotao Chen Weichao Lin Jun Zhou |
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| description | Urban air mobility (UAM) is a promising transportation concept that can effectively address city traffic congestion and environmental pollution. Power batteries are used extensively in UAM vehicles, and their technical characteristics (charge rate and specific energy) are coupled with other sizing parameters to significantly impact the direct operating cost (DOC). This study develops a DOC model based on a standard flight profile and a detailed battery model to determine the impact of battery performance on UAM operations. The results reveal that for a given operating model and current battery technology, there is a narrower charge rate choice for different DOCs; a charging rate of at least 2–2.5 C is required for rational design. Advancements in specific energy are expected to reduce the DOC by 20–25% by 2035. This model reflects the impacts of battery performance on UAM operations, which is conducive to further developments in the UAM market. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-99d4606afeba40e285f6b6468fe96af32023-11-18T17:51:02ZengMDPI AGAerospace2226-43102023-07-0110763110.3390/aerospace10070631The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility OperationsXiaotao Qiao0Guotao Chen1Weichao Lin2Jun Zhou3School of Aerospace Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, ChinaSchool of Aerospace Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, ChinaSchool of Aerospace Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, ChinaSchool of Aerospace Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, ChinaUrban air mobility (UAM) is a promising transportation concept that can effectively address city traffic congestion and environmental pollution. Power batteries are used extensively in UAM vehicles, and their technical characteristics (charge rate and specific energy) are coupled with other sizing parameters to significantly impact the direct operating cost (DOC). This study develops a DOC model based on a standard flight profile and a detailed battery model to determine the impact of battery performance on UAM operations. The results reveal that for a given operating model and current battery technology, there is a narrower charge rate choice for different DOCs; a charging rate of at least 2–2.5 C is required for rational design. Advancements in specific energy are expected to reduce the DOC by 20–25% by 2035. This model reflects the impacts of battery performance on UAM operations, which is conducive to further developments in the UAM market.https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/10/7/631direct operating costurban air mobilitypower batteryelectric takeoff and landingoperating model |
| spellingShingle | Xiaotao Qiao Guotao Chen Weichao Lin Jun Zhou The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility Operations Aerospace direct operating cost urban air mobility power battery electric takeoff and landing operating model |
| title | The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility Operations |
| title_full | The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility Operations |
| title_fullStr | The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility Operations |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility Operations |
| title_short | The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility Operations |
| title_sort | impact of battery performance on urban air mobility operations |
| topic | direct operating cost urban air mobility power battery electric takeoff and landing operating model |
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