In this online engineering PDH course, an overview of the current state and potential future development of aviation electrification is provided.
In this online engineering PDH course, an overview of the current state and potential future development of aviation electrification is provided. Early stages of aircraft electrification are already underway. Small-scale electric and hybrid aircraft are under development, with small e-aircraft already certified to fly and with test flights underway for retrofits of existing aircraft. Electric aircraft are expected to increase operational efficiency and reduce emissions and noise. Because of the limited battery capacity of current technology, regional markets, which are defined as markets in which trips are less than 500 km (~310 miles), are expected to lead growth for electric hybrid planes. To illustrate the emerging current and future challenges of e-aircraft, a case study is considered of the potential use of small electric aircraft for short flights between small regional airports and a hub airport.
This course is intended for mechanical, airport, transportation, and electrical engineers concerned with aircraft and airport design. This course includes a true/false and multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to highlight the general concepts of the course material. This course is based on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Technical Report, “Electrification of Aircraft: Challenges, Barriers, and Potential Impacts,” NREL/TP-6A20-80220, by Amy Schwab, Anna Thomas, Jesse Bennett, Emma Robertson, and Scott Cary, October 2021.
Civil Engneering faculty member for 27 years
Dr. Rossow is a graduate of the University of Michigan with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois. He taught civil engineering for over 35 years, including six years at Washington University in St. Louis and 29 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department for ten years. His areas of expertise are in civil engineering and mechanics. He has consulted for various organizations, including government agencies and an international offshore drilling company. He has published numerous technical journal articles and technical reports for a variety of governmental agencies and private sector organizations. Mark P. Rossow, PE, PhD Licensed Professional Engineer in State of Illinois License No. 062.040560 Dr. Rossow is a graduate of the University of Michigan with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He taught civil engineering for over 35 years, including six years at Washington University in St. Louis and 29 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department for ten years. His areas of expertise are in civil engineering and mechanics. He has consulted for various organizations, including government agencies and an international offshore drilling company. He has published many journal articles and technical reports.
