Split-Wing Electric Distributed Propulsion Inlets

This book uncovers design considerations for an inlet of a split-wing, electric distributed propulsion aircraft. The purpose of this document is to demonstrate the effectiveness of the split-wing design for electric an hybrid-electric systems. It is still unknown whether the split-wing system is competitive compared to 'over-wing' and 'under-wing' configurations. Further investigation is required to better understand these new aircraft configurations.

Kurt Papathakis lives in California and is currently working on electric and hybrid-electric flight systems at NASA Armstrong.