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J. Leishman

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Oct 2026

Analytical Scaling Criteria and Feasibility Limits for Solar-Electric Aircraft

The feasibility of solar-electric propulsion is fundamentally constrained by the tradeoff between harvested photovoltaic (PV) electrical power and the aerodynamic and structural penalties of PV integration. An analytical framework was developed to assess the feasibility and performance scaling of solar-electric aircraf...

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Sep 2026

Revisiting Spanwise Loading Theory for Tailless and Flying-Wing Aircraft

Flying-wing and tailless UAVs can integrate the lifting surface, structure, payload volume, propulsion, and control surfaces into a compact airframe with fewer nonlifting components. Their design places special demands on the spanwise loading because the wing must also provide trim, structural efficiency, and control w...

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