Date of Award
5-17-2025
Document Type
Masters Project
Abstract
This project experimentally investigates the effectiveness of tetrahedral lattice porous plates for passive thermal management of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) batteries. The evaluation utilized a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) to conduct demonstrations under both hot and cold climate conditions, assessing the plates’ performance in regulating battery temperatures. Findings indicated that the tetrahedral lattice structure effectively mitigated thermal fluctuations, thereby enhancing battery stability and longevity during operation. The successful demonstration of these plates provides promising evidence for their application in thermal management systems for UAS batteries. This investigation not only highlights the potential of tetrahedral lattice porous plates in maintaining optimal battery performance, but also paves the way for future advancements aimed at extending battery life and flight cycles in UAVs, which is critical for lengthening flight explorations and missions.
Recommended Citation
Reed, De’Jour, "Implementation of passive battery thermal management of unmanned aircraft systems using tetrahedral lattice porous plates" (2025). Engineering . 546.
https://ualaska.researchcommons.org/uaf_grad_engineering/546
Handle
http://hdl.handle.net/11122/16321