Performance evaluation of UAM configurations cost estimation for the eVTOLs.

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dc.contributor.advisorLu, Linghai
dc.contributor.authorWu, Xiaolong
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-18T09:49:05Z
dc.date.available2024-01-18T09:49:05Z
dc.date.issued2021-08
dc.description.abstractWith the development and progress of society, the pressure on road traffic is increasing daily, causing enormous time and economic losses to the public. The concept of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) was proposed in order to identify a speedy and effective way of commuting in congested cities. There are many different categories of eVTOLs on the market and many countries and companies are developing it, however the various types of vehicles have different target scenarios and will incur different operating costs. This research project will identify the most suitable configuration of eVTOL in the given scenario, predict its cost and present the lowest cost optimisation solution. The research project started with a reference and evaluation of the similarities and differences between the cost structure of electric general aviation and eVTOL. Top-down, bottom-up and parametric methods were then used to initially determine the cost structure and cost formula. Furthermore, the Lilium five-seater configuration was identified as the target for this project based on the requirements of the specified scenario. Finally, the operating cost per seat-mile, operating cost per hour, annual operating cost and the optimal trajectory schedule were obtained for the specified scenario.en_UK
dc.description.coursenameMSc in Aerospace Dynamicsen_UK
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/20674
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherCranfield Universityen_UK
dc.publisher.departmentSATMen_UK
dc.subjecteVTOLen_UK
dc.subjectlilliumen_UK
dc.subjectcost estimateen_UK
dc.subjectoptimal trajectoryen_UK
dc.subjectelectric general aviationen_UK
dc.subjectcosten_UK
dc.subjecttrajectoryen_UK
dc.titlePerformance evaluation of UAM configurations cost estimation for the eVTOLs.en_UK
dc.typeThesis or dissertationen_UK
dc.type.qualificationlevelDoctoralen_UK
dc.type.qualificationnamePhDen_UK

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