Conduct a trade study and identify the most efficient and cost-effective solution to meet customer requirements.

Problem Scenario Sheet for UAS Power Sources for Long Duration Missions
Research Design: Quantitative

Research Problem

One of the significant problems of UAS long-endurance operations is the power supplies and compatible propulsion systems. You are tasked to evaluate inputs from a power and propulsion systems engineer for a significant US design and manufacturing company. This company needs to provide its customers with solutions to improve reliability, endurance, and ultimately operational reach.

You are tasked to provide a comparative analysis of two power supplies, one built to military standards and the other built to commercial standards. Using the data provided, discover if there is a statistically significant difference in the power supplies, and if so, select and justify your selection based on your data.

Remember that the most critical design parameters in an aircraft are size, weight, and power (SWAP). You are tasked to conduct a trade study and identify the most efficient and cost-effective solution to meet customer requirements.

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