公开(公告)号：US09327816B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US13899363

申请日：2013-05-21

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Johan Mathe ,  C. O. Lee Boyce, Jr. ,  Keith Allen Bonawitz

IPC: B64B1/44

CPC classification number: B64B1/44 ,  G05D1/042

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the use of an optimal altitude controller for super pressure aerostatic balloon in connection with a balloon network. The aerostatic balloon includes a bladder containing a gas that is lighter than the air present in the environment of the balloon. Additionally, the aerostatic balloon includes an envelope filled with air. A mass-changing unit configured to selectively add or remove air may control the amount of air in the envelope. Further, the balloon has a communication module configured to transmit data relating to a current balloon state, and receives data relating to a desired balloon state. Additionally, the balloon includes a processor configured to control the mass-changing unit based on the desired balloon state. The mass-changing unit of the aerostatic balloon may be powered by a renewable energy source, such as solar power. The mass-changing unit adds or removes air with an impeller.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种与气球网络相关联的用于超压空气静力气球的最佳高度控制器。 空气静力气球包括一个气囊，该气囊比气囊环境中存在的空气轻。 此外，空气静气球包括充满空气的信封。 配置为选择性地添加或去除空气的质量变化单元可以控制外壳中的空气量。 此外，气球具有被配置为发送与当前气球状态相关的数据的通信模块，并且接收与期望气球状态有关的数据。 另外，气球包括配置成基于期望的气球状态来控制质量变化单元的处理器。 空气静气球的质量改变单元可以由可再生能源（例如太阳能发电）供电。 质量改变单元用叶轮增加或去除空气。

公开(公告)号：US09550558B1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-24

申请号：US15088372

申请日：2016-04-01

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Johan Mathe ,  C. O. Lee Boyce, Jr. ,  Keith Allen Bonawitz

IPC: B64B1/44 ,  G05D1/04

CPC classification number: B64B1/44 ,  G05D1/042

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the use of an optimal altitude controller for super pressure aerostatic balloon in connection with a balloon network. The aerostatic balloon includes a bladder containing a gas that is lighter than the air present in the environment of the balloon. Additionally, the aerostatic balloon includes an envelope filled with air. A mass-changing unit configured to selectively add or remove air may control the amount of air in the envelope. Further, the balloon has a communication module configured to transmit data relating to a current balloon state, and receives data relating to a desired balloon state. Additionally, the balloon includes a processor configured to control the mass-changing unit based on the desired balloon state. The mass-changing unit of the aerostatic balloon may be powered by a renewable energy source, such as solar power. The mass-changing unit adds or removes air with an impeller.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种与气球网络相关联的用于超压空气静力气球的最佳高度控制器。 空气静力气球包括一个气囊，该气囊比气囊环境中存在的空气轻。 此外，空气静气球包括充满空气的信封。 配置为选择性地添加或去除空气的质量变化单元可以控制外壳中的空气量。 此外，气球具有被配置为发送与当前气球状态相关的数据的通信模块，并且接收与期望气球状态有关的数据。 另外，气球包括配置成基于期望的气球状态来控制质量变化单元的处理器。 空气静气球的质量改变单元可以由可再生能源（例如太阳能发电）供电。 质量改变单元用叶轮增加或去除空气。