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In aeronautics, distributed propulsion is an arrangement in which the propulsive units and related air flows are distributed over the aerodynamic surfaces of an aircraft. The purpose is to improve the aircraft aerodynamic, propulsive or structural efficiency over an equivalent conventional design. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Distributed propulsionA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Design principles and digital control of advanced distributed propulsion systemsInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: CFD for hypersonic propulsionThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Aircraft Distributed Electric Propulsion Technologies—A ReviewCited 221 times
- Go sideways: Ducted fanA closely related topic
- Go sideways: PropulsionA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Aircraft Distributed Electric Propulsion Technologies—A Review
Preliminary Sizing Method for Hybrid-Electric Distributed-Propulsion Aircraft
Comparison of Candidate Architectures for Future Distributed Propulsion Aircraft
HTS Electrical System for a Distributed Propulsion Aircraft
Sizing Method and Sensitivity Analysis for Distributed Electric Propulsion Aircraft
Turboelectric distributed propulsion benefits on the N3-X vehicle
Experimental research on aero-propulsion coupling characteristics of a distributed electric propulsion aircraft
Propulsion System Component Considerations for NASA N3-X Turboelectric Distributed Propulsion System
🆕 Influential since 2022
Design principles and digital control of advanced distributed propulsion systems
Numerical simulation of distributed propulsion systems using CFD
Parametric Investigation of a Distributed Propulsion System on a Regional Aircraft
Drag Reduction by Wingtip-Mounted Propellers in Distributed Propulsion Configurations
Evaluation of Series and Parallel Hybrid Propulsion Systems for UAVs Implementing Distributed Propulsion Architectures
📚 Books worth reading
- 📕CFD for hypersonic propulsionLouis A. Povinelli · 1991
- 📕Solar rocket plume/mirror interactionsSheng-Tao Yu · 1991
- 📕Evaluation of an ejector ramjet based propulsion system for air-breathing hypersonic flightScott R. Thomas · 1997
- 📕Experimental and analytical study of close-coupled ventral nozzles for ASTOVL aircraftJack G. McArdle · 1990
- 📕Numerical investigations in the backflow region of a vacuum plumeG. S. Liaw · 1992
Distributed Propulsion TechnologyAmir S. Gohardani · 2014- 📕Application of computational fluid dynamics in high speed aeropropulsionLouis A. Povinelli · 1991
- 📕Analysis of advanced solid rocket motor ignition phenomenaWinfred A. Foster · 1995
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