Projecte matriculat
Títol: Preliminary performance analysis and conceptual design of a UAM lift-cruise eVTOL
Director/a: ARIAS CALDERÓN, SANTIAGO
Departament: FIS
Títol: Preliminary performance analysis and conceptual design of a UAM lift-cruise eVTOL
Data inici oferta: 15-07-2025 Data finalització oferta: 15-03-2026
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| Lloc de realització: EETAC | |
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| Lift-cruise eVTOL, Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Computational Flight Dynamics (CFD), Aerodynamic analysis | |
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| This project proposes the conceptual design of a lift-cruise Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft intended for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations. The main objective is to develop an efficient conceptual configuration that meets the mission requirements while analyzing key design trade-offs and performance sensitivities.
First, the operational ranges and design constraints are defined to establish the mission envelope. A design concept is selected, and the thrust-to-weight ratio and wing loading are derived as baseline parameters guiding the initial sizing process. A first geometric model of the configuration is developed to illustrate the concept layout. The aerodynamic analysis focuses on the estimation and optimization of lift, drag, and efficiency coefficients at cruise. The sizing is refined to improve aerodynamic performance, and numerical simulations are employed to assess and improve overall efficiency. Regarding flight mechanics and stability, the ascent trajectory from ground to cruise is computed by applying conventional equations of motion and assessing the longitudinal stability characteristics. Particular attention is given to the influence of the propeller retraction mechanism on flight dynamics and controllability during the transition phase. The design methodology also enables parametric studies by modifying key input variables in the code, allowing the evaluation of the aircraft's performance under different mission scenarios and configurations. The expected outcomes aim to provide insights into the feasibility and performance of the designed Lift-Cruise eVTOL for UAM applications, highlighting the main compromises between aerodynamic efficiency, weight distribution, and stability requirements. |
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