Lighter-than-Air Systems
Research in aerostat design and optimization for sustainable applications — from power generation using tethered aerostats to solar-powered hybrid airship concepts. This work at IIT Bombay's LTA Systems Laboratory combined feasibility analysis, CFD simulation, and conceptual design to push the boundaries of lighter-than-air technology.
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Turbine Aerostat for Electric Power Generation
Led feasibility study on solar/wind aerostats for transmission towers at IIT Bombay, reducing potential costs by 20%. Developed a conceptual sizing methodology for electric power generation turbine aerostats and optimized power generation efficiency by 15% through CFD analysis of horizontal and vertical axis turbines. Also developed a dashboard to streamline the aerostat design process, reducing cycle time by 60%.
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Solar-Powered Winged Hybrid Airship for Agriculture
Developed the conceptual design for a solar-powered winged hybrid airship tailored for agricultural purposes. The design integrates photovoltaic energy harvesting with a lifting-body airship configuration to enable long-endurance, low-cost aerial operations for crop monitoring, spraying, and precision agriculture in remote regions.