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David Rancourt

Professeur, Faculté de génie
FAC. GÉNIE Mécanique

Présentation

Sujet de recherche

Propulsion, Systèmes aériens et aérogare

Disciplines de recherche

Génie aéronautique, Génie mécanique

Mots-clés

Ingénierie aéronautique, Ingénierie mécanique, Conception de système, Méthodes de conception, Nouvelles architectures d'aéronefs, Propulsion électrique d'aéronef

Intérêts de recherche

Nouvelles architectures d'aéronefs, propulsion hybride, optimisation des trajectoires de vol, stabilisation des charges sous les hélicoptères

Recherche clinique

Langues parlées et écrites

Anglais, Français

Diplômes

(2016). (Doctorat, ). Georgia Institute of Technology.

(2012). (Maîtrise sans mémoire, Masters in Aerospace Engineering). Georgia Institute of Technology.

(2011). Analyse structurelle et validation expérimentale d'un Rim-Rotor Rotary Ramjet Engine (R4E) (Maîtrise avec mémoire, Maîtrise en génie mécanique). Université de Sherbrooke.

(2008). (Baccalauréat, Baccalauréat en génie mécanique). Université de Sherbrooke.

Titres de compétence

(2010) Space Studies Program (SSP). International Space University.

Expérience académique

Assistant Professor. (2017-). Université de Sherbrooke. Canada.

Research Assistant. (2011-2016). Georgia Institute of Technology. États-Unis.

Lecturer. (2009-2011). Université de Sherbrooke. Canada.

Lecturer. (2008-2011). CEGEP de Chicoutimi. Canada.

Prix et distinctions

  • (2021) Magnétomètre quantique à diamant pour nanosatellite. Agence spatiale canadienne. (Prix).
  • Best paper award. International Conference, Living Machines. (Prix).
  • Best paper award. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. (Prix).
  • Découverte de l'année 2012. Québec Sciences. (Prix).
  • Mérite Estrien. La Tribune. (Distinction).
  • Phare de la réussite. École secondaire des Chutes. (Honneur).

Financement

  • Subvention. (En cours d’évaluation). Candidat principal. Exploration of alternative propulsion technologies for business jets. Québec (CRIAQ). Bombardier, PWC, and Calogy. Exploration-innovation. 417 354 $. (2022-2025)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Chercheur principal. Battery Management System and Active Thermal Control of Aircraft Batteries for Aerospace Applications in Cold Temperature. Québec (CRIAQ). Calogy. Exploration-innovation. 102 300 $. (2022-2024)
  • Subvention. (En cours d’évaluation). Candidat principal. Durable Magnetorheological actuators for aircraft primary flight systems. Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et Génie du Canada (CRSNG). Bell Flight, Gastops, Infineum, Exonetik. Alliance. 372 240 $. (2022-2024)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Cocandidat. High performance and autonomous UAV for interactions with energized high voltage transmission lines. Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et Génie du Canada (CRSNG). IREQ (Hydro-Québec), Dronevolt. Alliance. 678 000 $. (2021-2024)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Chercheur principal. Collaborative Payload Lifting using Tethered Unmanned Fixed-Wing Aircraft. Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et Génie du Canada (CRSNG). Discovery Grants. 147 500 $. (2019-2024)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Cocandidat. Assessment of Ultra-High-Speed Motors Potential for Electric Propulsion. Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et Génie du Canada (CRSNG). Alliance. 221 500 $. (2021-2022)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Chercheur principal. Démonstration d'outils pour la récolte d'échantillons foliaires par drones dans des environnements réalistes. Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS). Deleaves. Mitacs accélération. 75 000 $. (2020-2022)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Candidat principal. Development of Solar Micro-Reactors for Steam Methane Reforming. Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS). CSAR Energy. Mitacs accélération. 141 666 $. (2019-2022)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Cocandidat. UAS MaSU - Drone hélicoptère de surveillance maritime (Laflamme Aero, NGC Aerospace). Québec (CRIAQ). CRIAQ high TRL. 3 000 000 $. (2019-2022)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Candidat principal. Development of a high efficiency VTOL transportation system using a single fixed-wing UAV. Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature et technologies (FRQNT). Research support for new academics. 76 200 $. (2020-2022)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Chercheur principal. Optimization of a wastewater treatment system for the mining industry. Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et Génie du Canada (CRSNG). Technosub. Collaborative Research and Development Grants. 160 000 $. (2019-2021)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Chercheur principal. Parallel-Hybrid Electric Propulsion Optimization for Regional Turboprop aircraft. Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et Génie du Canada (CRSNG). Collaborative Research Development (CRD) + FONDS VERTS. 125 800 $. (2019-2021)
  • Contrat. (En cours d’évaluation). Candidat principal. (Confidential - under signature process). CAE inc.. 24 000 $. (2021-2021)
  • Subvention. (Terminé). Candidat principal. Automatisation du système de récolte DeLeaves. Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS). Mitacs accélération. 60 000 $. (2020-2021)
  • Contrat. (Terminé). Chercheur principal. (Confidential). CAE inc.. Research contract. 16 350 $. (2020-2020)
  • Contrat. (Terminé). Chercheur principal. (Confidential). CAE inc.. Research contract. 14 900 $. (2020-2020)
  • Subvention. (Terminé). Chercheur principal. Tethered Payload Motion Control using Magnetorheological Actuators for aerial vehicles. Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et Génie du Canada (CRSNG). Exonetik inc. Collaborative Research and Development Grants. 40 000 $. (2018-2020)
  • Bourse de recherche. (Terminé). Chercheur principal. Start-up funds. Université de Sherbrooke. Start-up funds. 50 000 $. (2017-2019)
  • Subvention. (Terminé). Chercheur principal. Mission-Influenced Optimized Hybrid Propulsion Architectures and Design (with PWC). Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et Génie du Canada (CRSNG). Engage. 25 000 $. (2018-2018)
  • Subvention. (Terminé). Chercheur principal. Analyse d'une nouvelle éolienne à axe verticale adaptée pour opération à basse vitesse de vent. MITACS. MITACS accelerate program. 15 000 $. (2018-2018)

Publications

Articles de revue

  • Chapdelaine, B*; Rancourt, D. (2021). Experimental Lifting Capabilities and Model Validation of a Tethered Fixed Wing UAV. AIAA Journal of Aircraft (Article soumis).
  • Quillet, D*; Boulanger, V; Rancourt, D; Freer, R; Bertrand, P. (2021). Parallel Hybrid-Electric Powertrain Sizing on Regional Turboprop Aircraft with Consideration for Certification Performance Requirements. AIAA Journal of Aircraft (Article soumis).
  • Tétreault E*, Rancourt D, Lussier Desbiens A. (2020). Active Vertical Takeoff of an Aquatic UAV. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (Article accepté).
  • Bouchard, M*; Rancourt, D; Laflamme, D; Laflamme E. (2020). Endurance Optimization of a Tandem Helicopter with Variable Speed Rotors and a Spark-Ignition Engine. Journal of the American Helicopter Society (Révision demandée).
  • Picard B, Picard M, Plante JS, Rancourt D. (2020). Optimum Sub-Megawatt Electric-hybrid Power Source Selection. Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology (Article accepté).
  • Mehanovic D*, Rancourt D, Lussier Desbiens A. (2019). Fast and Efficient Aerial Climbing of Vertical Surfaces Using Fixed-Wing UAVs. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters 4 (1), 97-104. (Article publié).
  • Rancourt D, Mavris D N. (2018). An Efficient Aerodynamic Method for Interacting Lifting Surfaces Over Long Distances. Journal of Aircraft (Article publié).
  • Rancourt D, Bolduc-Teasdale F, Lessard R*, Dupuis J*, Pellerin H*, Surprenant D. (2017). Development of an Electric Propulsion System to Convert Gliders for Self-Launch Operations to Reduce the Environmental Footprint. Technical Soaring (Révision demandée).
  • Kochrad N*, Courtois N*, Charette M*, Picard B, Landry-Blais A, Rancourt D*, Plante J-S, Picard M. (2017). System-Level Performance of Microturbines with an Inside-Out Ceramic Turbine. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power 139 (6), 1-10. (Article publié).
  • Rancourt D*, Bolduc-Teasdale F, Demers Bouchard E, Anderson M J, Mavris D N. (2016). Design Space Exploration of Gyrocopter-Type Airborne Wind Turbines. Wind Energy 19 (5), 895-909. (Article publié).
  • Vézina G*, Fortier-Topping H*, Bolduc-Teasdale F*, Rancourt D*, Picard M*, Plante J-S, Brouillette M, Fréchette L. (2015). Design and Experimental Validation of a Supersonic Concentric Micro Gas Turbine. Journal of Turbomachinery 138 (2), 1-11. (Article publié).
  • Berguin S H*, Rancourt D*, Mavris D N. (2015). Method to Facilitate High-Dimensional Design Space Exploration Using Computationally Expensive Analyses. AIAA Journal 53 (12), 3752-3765. (Article publié).
  • Rancourt D*, Fréchette L, Landry C, Mavris D N. (2014). Design Space Exploration of Centimeter-Scale Wind Turbines using a Physics-Modified Optimization Formulation. Journal of Mechanics 30 (5), 535-548. (Article publié).
  • Picard M*, Rancourt D*, Plante J-S, Brouillette M. (2014). High-g Field Combustor of a Rim-Rotor Rotary Ramjet Engine. AIAA Journal 52 (5), 1024-1034. (Article publié).
  • Rancourt D*, Picard M, Denninger M, Plante J-S, Chen J, Yousefpour A. (2012). Rim-Rotor Rotary Ramjet Engine, Part 1: Structural Design and Experimental Validation. Journal of Propulsion and Power 28 (6), 1293-1303. (Article publié).
  • Picard M*, Rancourt D*, Plante J-S, Brouillette M. (2012). Rim-Rotor Rotary Ramjet Engine, Part 2: Quasi-One-Dimensional Aerothermodynamic Design. Journal of Propulsion and Power 28 (6), 1304-1314. (Article publié).

Articles de conférence

  • Perron, E*; Rancourt, D; Sobiesiak, L. (2021). Blade Flapping Measurement System for Small Scale Rotorcraft. Vertical Flight Society’s 77th Annual Forum & Technology Display, Virtual, (Article publié).
  • Monot, A*; Sekrani, G*; Rancourt, D; Poncet, S. (2021). Numerical Modeling of a wastewater settling tank for deep mines using an eulerian-based approach. Proceedings of the HEFAT 2021 15th conference, (Article publié).
  • Boulanger, V*; Quillet, D*; Rancourt, D; Pelletier, A*; Cros, J; Freer, R; Bertrand, P. (2021). Parallel-Hybrid Powertrain Architectures and their Challenges for a Regional Aircraft. AIAA AVIATION 2021 FORUM, (Article publié).
  • Quillet, D*; Boulanger, V*; Rancourt, D; Freer, R; Bertrand, P. (2021). Parallel Hybrid-Electric Powertrain Sizing on Regional Turboprop Aircraft with Consideration for Certification Performance Requirements. AIAA AVIATION 2021 FORUM, (Article publié).
  • Jallier,G*; Bouchard,M; Rancourt,D. (2021). Performance Analysis of a Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Powered General Aviation Aircraft. Online, (Article publié).
  • Bouchard,M*; Rancourt, D; Laflamme, D; Laflamme, E. (2020). Endurance Optimization of a Tandem Helicopter with Variable Speed ROtors and a Spark-Ignition Engine. VFS International 76th Annual Forum and Technology DIsplay. (Article publié).
  • Alexander, M; Craig, G; Perron, E*; Rancourt, D. (2020). Helicopter Flight Evaluation of an Actively Stabilized External Load. VFS 76th Annual Forum & Technology Display. (Article publié).
  • Alexander, M; Craig, G; Perron, E*; Rancourt, D. (2020). Helicopter Flight Test Evaluation of an Actively Stabilized External Slung Load. VFS 76th Annual Forum & Technology Display. (Article publié).
  • Perron, E*; Rancourt, D; Alexander, M; Plante, J-S. (2020). Helicopter Short Line Underslung Payload Transportation: Exploration of Magneto-Rheological Actuators for payload motion control. VFS 76th Annual Forum & Technology Display. (Article publié).
  • Boulanger V*, Gaillardetz A*, Chiasson Poirier L*, Guimond K*, Lachance F*, Raby E*, Rancourt D. (2020). Lessons Learned from the Design, Manufacturing, and Test of an All-Electric General Aviation Aircraft. Online, (Article publié).
  • Marois, F*; Picard, M; Rancourt, D. (2020). Numerical study of distributed variable geometry ducted fans for eVTOLs. VFS 76th Annual Forum & Technology Display. (Article publié).
  • Picard B, Picard M, Plante JS, Rancourt D. (2019). Enabling Sub-Megawatt Hybrid-Electric Propulsion through High Efficiency Recuperated Inside-out Ceramic Turbogenerator. NATO AVT-323, (Article publié).
  • Chapdelaine B*, Ledoux G*, Rancourt D. (2019). Experimental Validation of Vertical LIfting Capabilities of Circling Tethered Fixed Wing UAVs. Vertical Flight Society 75th Annual Forum Proceedings, (Article publié).
  • PIcard B*, Landry-Blais A, Picard M, Rancourt D. (2019). Power-Density to Efficiency Trade-off for a Recuperated Inside-Out Ceramic Turbine (ICT). Proceedings of ASME Turbo Expo 2019, (Article publié).
  • Bass J*, Courtois N*, Marois F*, Mehanovic D*, Peloquin R*, Rancourt D et al. (2019). Preliminary Design of a Highly Efficient VTOL System Based on Tethered Fixed-Wing Aircraft. Vertical Flight Society 75th Annual Forum Proceedings, (Article publié).
  • Rancourt D, Demers Bouchard E. (2019). Tethered Fixed-Wing Aircraft to Lift Payloads: A Concent Enabled by Electric Propulsion. NATO AVT-323, (Article publié).
  • Mehanovic D*, Rancourt D, Lussier Desbiens A. (2018). Fast and Efficient Aerial Climbing of Vertical Surfaces Using Fixed-Wing UAVs. International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA). (Article soumis).
  • Gharbi A*, Sarojini D*, Kallou E*, Harper D J*, Petitgenet V*, Rancourt D*, Briceno S, Mavris D N. (2017). A Single Digital Thread Approach to Aircraft Detailed Design. Proceedings of the 55th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, (Article publié).
  • Mehanovic D*, Bass J*, Courteau, T*, Rancourt D, Lussier Desbiens A. (2017). Autonomous Thrust-Assisted Perching of a Fixed-Wing UAV on Vertical Surfaces. Living Machines 2017, 302-314. (Article publié).
  • Rancourt D, Bolduc-Teasdale F, Lessard R*, Dupuis J*, Pellerin H*, Surprenant D. (2017). Development of an Electric Propulsion System to Convert Gliders for Self-Launch Operations. Proceedings of CASI AERO'17, (Article publié).
  • Rancourt D*, Demers Bouchard E*, Mavris D N. (2016). Optimal Flight Path of the Tethered Airplanes in the EPR2 VTOL Concept During Moderate Flight Velocity. AHS Technical Meeting on Aeromechanics Design for Vertical Lift. (Article publié).
  • Cormier M*, Rancourt D*, Demers Bouchard E*, Mavris D N. (2016). Optimization of the Forward Flight Operation for a Reconfigurable Rotor Concept. AHS Technical Meeting on Aeromechanics Design for Vertical Lift. (Article publié).
  • Rancourt D*, Ghosh S*, Mavris D N. (2015). A Methodology to Create Approximate Models of Load Envelopes Under Uncertainty. Proceedings of the 16th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, (Article publié).
  • Demers Bouchard E*, Rancourt D*, Mavris D N. (2015). Design Space Exploration of an Electric-Powered Reconfigurable Rotor VTOL Concept. Proceedings of the 71st AHS Forum, (Article publié).
  • Rancourt D*, Ghosh S*, Weston N R, Mavris D N. (2015). Inference of Aerodynamic Loads Under Uncertainty Using Strain Measurements and Bayesian Networks. Proceedings of the 52nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting, (Article publié).
  • Demers Bouchard E*, Rancourt D*, Mavris D N. (2015). Integration of Electric Propulsion in Efficient Heavy-Lift VTOL Concept. Proceedings of the 15th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, (Article publié).
  • Ghosh S*, Rancourt D*, Mavris D N, Coggon S. (2015). Principal Component Analysis Assisted Surrogate Modeling (PCA-SM) of Correlated Loads for Uncertainty Analysis of Design Load Envelopes. Proceedings of the 16th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, (Article publié).
  • Rancourt D*, Lavoie M, Charron F. (2014). "Projet Épervier": Design, Build and Test Flight of a Full-Scale Aerobatic Aircraft at the Université de Sherbrooke. Proceedings of the 14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, (Article publié).
  • Berguin S H*, Rancourt D*, Mavris D N. (2014). A Method for High-Dimensional Design Space Exploration of Expensive Functions with Access to Gradient Information. Proceedings of the 15th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, (Article publié).
  • Ghosh S*, Rancourt D*, Daskilewicz M, Mavris D N. (2014). A Visualization Method for Multidisciplinary System under Uncertainty. Proceedings of the 14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, (Article publié).
  • Rancourt D*, Bolduc-Teasdale F, Demers Bouchard E*, Anderson M J*, Mavris D N. (2014). Design Space Exploration of Gyrocopter-Type Airborne Wind Turbines. Proceedings of the 70th AHS Annual Forum and Technology Display, (Article publié).
  • Corman J A*, Rancourt D*, Lee C H, Mavris D N, Wilson T. (2014). Preliminary Wing Weight Estimation Under Probabilistic Loads for a Transport Aircraft. Proceedings of the 55th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/SC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conf., (Article publié).
  • Bolduc-Teasdale F*, Demers Bouchard E*, Rancourt D*, Charron F. (2014). Projet Pégase: Increasing Interest in STEM Through Design and Flight of a Human Powered Aircraft. Proceedings of the 14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, (Article publié).
  • Rancourt D, Mavris, D. (2012). Design Space Exploration of Centimeter-Scale Micro Wind Turbines to Power Sensors. Energy Harvesting and Storage USA. (Article publié).

Propriétés intellectuelles

Brevets

  • Plante J-S, Picard M, Rancourt D. (2017). Combustion systems and combustion system components for rotary ramjet engines. US 9,702,562 B2. États-Unis. (Accordé).
  • (2017). Rotor assembly having a concentric arrangement of a turbine portion, a cooling channel and a reinforcement wall. US 9,670,840 B2. États-Unis. (Accordé).
  • Rancourt D, Demers Bouchard E. Tethered Wing Structures Complex Flight Path. États-Unis. (Accordé).
  • David Rancourt Alexis Lussier Desbiens Jean-Sébastien Plante Pascal Larose. Tethered payload motion control using magnetorheological actuators. PCT/CA2018/051044. Canada. (En instance).

Autres contributions

Gestion d'évènements

  • Organiser. (2018) Introduction to drone operation. (Atelier).
  • Organizer. (2017) On-campus (Université de Sherbrooke) visit of a military helicopter. (Conférence).
  • Organizer. (2017) Extraordinary presentation by an Airbus engineer to engineering student: "The Business of Making Aircraft – Engineering in Practice". (Séminaire).

Activités de collaboration internationale

  • Sherbrooke's representant. États-Unis. Développer une collaboration internationale entre des chercheurs du Georgia Institute of Technology et l'Université de Sherbrooke dans le secteur de la conception avancée d'hélicoptères. (Pr. Marilyn Smith et Pr. Daniel Shrage) Dans un premier temps, nous avons supervisé une équipe étudiante graduée pour une compétition de conception d'hélicoptère (du American Helicopter Society). Sept étudiants étaient de Sherbrooke et quatre étaient de Georgia Tech.

Présentations

  • (2018). Aviation électrique: nouvelles technologies, nouvelles opportunités d'affaires. Systèmes aéronautiques d'avant-garde pour l'environnement (SA2GE) - conférence. Montréal, Canada
  • (2018). Aviation électrique et le projet HERA. AeroMontreal. Longueuil, Canada
  • (2018). L’avènement de la propulsion électrique en aviation, un changement majeur de paradigme. Colloque Innovations Technologiques pour l’aérospatiale. Lyon, France
  • (2017). Understanding Today: Electric Propulsion for the Aerospace Industry. Caric National Research Forum. Vancoucer, Canada
  • (2016). Electric Propulsion in Future VTOL Concepts - An Enabler to Radical Performance Improvement. Military Helicopters USA 2016. Enterprise, États-Unis
  • (2015). Concept d'hélicoptère EPR2. Faucheurs de Marguerites (Airshow). Sherbrooke, Canada
  • (2015). Electric-Powered Reconfigurable Rotor (EPR2) VTOL Concept. Military Helicopters USA 2015. Pensacola, États-Unis
  • (2015). Uncertainty Management in the Selection of the Design Loads during Preliminary and Detailed Design Phase. Private presentation to Bombardier engineering team (50 engineers). Montréal, Canada
  • (2013). L'innovation en aéronautique: Le début d'une nouvelle ère. Forum des étudiants en aérospatiale. Sherbrooke, Canada