SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LONG ENDURANCE AIRSHIP OPERATIONS
    102.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LONG ENDURANCE AIRSHIP OPERATIONS 有权
    长期航空运行的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120234964A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-20

    申请号:US13048625

    申请日:2011-03-15

    Applicant: Stephen Heppe

    Inventor: Stephen Heppe

    CPC classification number: B64B1/00 B64C37/02 B64C2201/022 B64C2201/06

    Abstract: In one example, a long endurance airship system includes a first combined airship with a payload airship and a first logistics airship. The first combined airship is configured for stationkeeping at a predetermined station during meteorological conditions with wind speeds below a predetermined threshold. The airship system also includes a second combined airship which is a reconfiguration of the first combined airship and includes the payload airship and a second logistics airship. The second combined airship is configured for stationkeeping at the predetermined station in all meteorological conditions, including meteorological conditions with wind speeds above the predetermined threshold.

    Abstract translation: 在一个例子中,长期耐力飞艇系统包括具有有效载人飞艇和第一物流飞艇的第一组合飞艇。 第一组合的飞艇被配置为在风速低于预定阈值的气象条件下在预定站处进行驻扎。 飞艇系统还包括第二组合飞艇,其是第一组合飞艇的重新配置,并且包括有效载运飞艇和第二物流飞艇。 第二组合飞艇被配置为在所有气象条件下在预定站处进行驻扎,包括具有高于预定阈值的风速的气象条件。

    Lighter-Than-Air Systems, Methods, and Kits for Obtaining Aerial Images
    103.
    发明申请
    Lighter-Than-Air Systems, Methods, and Kits for Obtaining Aerial Images 审中-公开
    更轻的空中系统,获取空中图像的方法和套件

    公开(公告)号:US20120223181A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-06

    申请号:US13405562

    申请日:2012-02-27

    Applicant: John Ciampa

    Inventor: John Ciampa

    Abstract: Lighter-than-air systems, methods, and kits for obtaining aerial images are described. For example, various methods for determining planned ascent, drift, and/or descent of a lighter-than-air system are described. In addition, various structural arrangements of lighter-than-air systems for accomplishing planned ascent, drift, and/or descent and obtaining aerial images are described.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于获取空中图像的比空气系统更轻的方法和套件。 例如,描述了用于确定轻于空气系统的计划上升,漂移和/或下降的各种方法。 此外,描述了用于实现计划上升,漂移和/或下降并获得空中图像的轻于空气系统的各种结构布置。

    Method and device for launching aerial vehicles
    105.
    发明授权
    Method and device for launching aerial vehicles 有权
    发射飞行器的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07530527B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-12

    申请号:US10558312

    申请日:2004-05-20

    Abstract: A heavier-than-air air vehicle, particularly a long endurance, solar powered, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intended for “perpetual” flight within the stratosphere, is carried to its operational altitude suspended on a tether from a helium balloon. The tether is attached at or towards a tip of the UAV's wing so that it is carried in effectively a 90° banked attitude. At the desired altitude the UAV's powerplant is started and it flies on its tether in an upwardly-spiralling path relative to the balloon until a level or near level attitude is attained, when the tether is released and the UAV is permitted to assume free flight.

    Abstract translation: 一架重型空中飞行器,特别是用于在平流层内“永久”飞行的长寿命的太阳能无人驾驶飞行器(UAV)被运载到悬挂在氦球系绳上的作战高度。 系绳连接在无人机翼的顶端或朝向无人机翼的尖端,以便有效地承载90度的坦克姿态。 在所需的高度,UAV的动力装置启动,并且相对于气球以相对于气囊的向上螺旋方式飞行,直到达到水平或接近水平的姿态时,系绳被释放并且UAV被允许进行自由飞行。

    Miniature expendable surveillance balloon system
    106.
    发明授权
    Miniature expendable surveillance balloon system 失效
    微型消耗性监视气球系统

    公开(公告)号:US07341224B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-11

    申请号:US11251511

    申请日:2005-10-14

    Abstract: A miniature surveillance balloon system is described that can be used in military and public safety situations for real-time observations. They are as small as feasibly possible, low-cost and expendable, and typically are deployed in clusters. Balloons may act individually or alternately clusters may act robotically (in unison) without command input at times. Video surveillance information is preprocessed and then sent via wireless communications links. Batteries and/or gas cylinders may be selectively jettisoned to facilitate vertical movement. Balloons may optionally have thruster mechanisms to facilitate lateral movement which may in some embodiments be powered by a source of combustible gas which is also used for providing lift.

    Abstract translation: 描述了可用于军事和公共安全情况下的实时观察的微型监视气球系统。 它们尽可能小,可行,低成本和消耗性,通常部署在群集中。 气球可以单独地或者交替地组合,有时可以机械地(一致地)执行命令输入。 视频监控信息经过预处理,然后通过无线通信链路发送。 可以选择性地放电电池和/或气瓶以便于垂直运动。 气球可以可选地具有促进侧向运动的推进器机构,其在一些实施例中可由可用于提供升力的可燃气体源提供动力。

    Airship and method of operation
    107.
    发明授权
    Airship and method of operation 失效
    飞艇及作战方法

    公开(公告)号:US06966523B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-22

    申请号:US10718634

    申请日:2003-11-24

    Inventor: Hokan S. Colting

    Abstract: An airship has a generally spherical shape and has an internal envelope for containing a lifting gas such as Helium or Hydrogen. The airship has a propulsion and control system that permits it to be flown to a desired loitering location, and to be maintained in that location for a period of time. In one embodiment the airship may achieve neutral buoyancy when the internal envelope is as little as 7% full of lifting gas, and may have a service ceiling of about 60,000 ft. The airship has an equipment module that can include either communications equipment, or monitoring equipment, or both. The airship can be remotely controlled from a ground station. The airship has a solar cell array and electric motors of the propulsion and control system are driven by power obtained from the array. The airship also has an auxiliary power unit that can be used to drive the electric motors. The airship can have a pusher propeller that assists in driving the airship and also moves the point of flow separation of the spherical airship further aft. In one embodiment the airship can be refuelled at altitude to permit extended loitering.

    Abstract translation: 飞艇具有大致球形并且具有用于容纳诸如氦气或氢气的提升气体的内部信封。 飞艇有一个推进和控制系统,允许飞行到所需的游荡地点,并在该地点保持一段时间。 在一个实施例中,当内部信封充满提升气体的时间少至7%时,飞艇可以达到中性浮力,并且可以具有大约6万英尺的服务天花板。飞艇具有可以包括通信设备或监视的设备模块 设备,或两者兼而有之。 飞艇可以从地面站遥控。 飞艇具有太阳能电池阵列,推进和控制系统的电动机由阵列获得的功率驱动。 飞艇还具有可用于驱动电动机的辅助动力单元。 飞艇可以有一个推动螺旋桨,有助于驾驶飞艇,还可以使球形飞艇进一步向后流动的距离。 在一个实施例中,飞艇可以在高度加油以允许延长的游荡。

    AIRSHIP AND METHOD OF OPERATION
    109.
    发明申请
    AIRSHIP AND METHOD OF OPERATION 失效
    航空和操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050173591A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-11

    申请号:US10718634

    申请日:2003-11-24

    Applicant: Hokan Colting

    Inventor: Hokan Colting

    Abstract: An airship has a generally spherical shape and has an internal envelope for containing a lifting gas such as Helium or Hydrogen. The airship has a propulsion and control system that permits it to be flown to a desired loitering location, and to be maintained in that location for a period of time. In one embodiment the airship may achieve neutral buoyancy when the internal envelope is as little as 7% full of lifting gas, and may have a service ceiling of about 60,000 ft. The airship has an equipment module that can include either communications equipment, or monitoring equipment, or both. The airship can be remotely controlled from a ground station. The airship has a solar cell array and electric motors of the propulsion and control system are driven by power obtained from the array. The airship also has an auxiliary power unit that can be used to drive the electric motors. The airship can have a pusher propeller that assists in driving the airship and also moves the point of flow separation of the spherical airship further aft. In one embodiment the airship can be refuelled at altitude to permit extended loitering.

    Abstract translation: 飞艇具有大致球形并且具有用于容纳诸如氦气或氢气的提升气体的内部信封。 飞艇有一个推进和控制系统,允许飞行到所需的游荡地点,并在该地点保持一段时间。 在一个实施例中,当内部信封充满提升气体的时间少至7%时,飞艇可以达到中性浮力,并且可以具有大约6万英尺的服务天花板。飞艇具有可以包括通信设备或监视的设备模块 设备,或两者兼而有之。 飞艇可以从地面站遥控。 飞艇具有太阳能电池阵列,推进和控制系统的电动机由阵列获得的功率驱动。 飞艇还具有可用于驱动电动机的辅助动力单元。 飞艇可以有一个推动螺旋桨,有助于驾驶飞艇,还可以使球形飞艇进一步向后流动。 在一个实施例中,飞艇可以在高度加油以允许延长的游荡。

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