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Results of NASA Technical Challenge to Demonstrate Two-Speed Drive for Vertical Lift Vehicle

Timothy Krantz, Robert Handschuh, Gary Roberts, NASA Glenn Research Center

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Results of NASA Technical Challenge to Demonstrate Two-Speed Drive for Vertical Lift Vehicle

Authors / Details: Timothy Krantz, Robert Handschuh, Gary Roberts, NASA Glenn Research Center

Abstract
Currently, manned vertical lift vehicles are flown in a manner such that the rotors operate over a narrow range of rotating speed regardless if the vehicle's flight condition is one of vertical takeoff and landing, hover, or forward cruise. The propulsion systems are optimized for operation at the same, corresponding narrow range of rotor speed. However, certain missions and markets benefit greatly if the rotor speed can be adjusted over a wide range of speed to match demands of different missions and flight regimes. A vehicle that can operate with a wide range of rotor speeds would address key barriers to enable new markets and missions for vertical lift vehicles. Key barriers addressed by the wide-range of rotor speed include noise reduced via lower rpm rotor, increase of maximum forward flight speed, increased payload and range, reduced fuel burn, and lower operating costs. A new paradigm for the propulsion system is needed to enable these key benefits. One viable approach is to make use of a two-speed ratio drive system such that the engine can continue to operate over a narrow speed range, whereby engine performance is optimal, while adjusting the rotor speed as needed using the two-speed drive system. Motivated by such needs and by results of several system studies, a NASA Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology Challenge was established to develop and demonstrate required technologies and designs for achieving a 50 percent reduction in rotor rpm via a two-speed drive system that incurs less than 2 percent power loss and maintains current power-to- weight ratios. The technical challenge work was completed and the technical objectives were achieved. This report describes the motivations, the research approach and the significant outcomes.

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