公开(公告)号：US20150304885A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14295160

申请日：2014-06-03

Applicant: Ubiqomm LLC

Inventor： Ahmad Jalali

IPC: H04W28/04 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W28/04 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  H04B7/18504 ,  H04B17/336 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04L5/00 ,  H04L5/006 ,  H04L5/0071 ,  H04L5/0078 ,  H04L5/0094 ,  H04L5/0096 ,  H04W52/04 ,  H04W52/143 ,  H04W52/241 ,  H04W72/0473 ,  H04W74/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for mitigating the effects of atmospheric conditions such as rain, fog, cloud in a broadband access system using drone/UAVs. In one embodiment, terminal and drone radio and transmission medium fixture sub-systems comprise multiple transmission media. In one embodiment, in response to changes in atmospheric conditions the drone radio sub-system switches transmission medium to reduce the effects of atmospheric conditions. In another embodiment, the terminal and drone radio sub-systems equalize the data rates among terminals in response to changes in atmospheric conditions observed by different terminals. In another embodiment, the drone radio sub-system adjusts the transmit power on the downlink to different terminal according to fading due to atmospheric conditions on each link.

Abstract translation: 使用无人机/无人机在宽带接入系统中减轻大气条件（如雨，雾，云）的影响的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，终端和无人机无线电和传输介质夹具子系统包括多个传输介质。 在一个实施例中，响应于大气条件的变化，无人机无线电子系统切换传输介质以减少大气条件的影响。 在另一个实施例中，终端和无人机无线电子系统响应于不同终端观测到的大气条件的变化来均衡终端之间的数据速率。 在另一个实施例中，无人机无线电子系统由于每个链路上的大气条件而根据衰落将下行链路上的发射功率调整到不同的终端。

公开(公告)号：US20140339356A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14324306

申请日：2014-07-07

Applicant: Athene Works Limited

Inventor： Nicholas James DEAKIN

IPC: B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/64

CPC classification number: B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/10 ,  B64B1/12 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/38 ,  B64B1/64 ,  B64B2201/00 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/167 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  H01Q9/27

Abstract: An aerial vehicle comprises an elongate envelope within which are at least one first compartment for holding a lighter than air gas and at least one second compartment for holding atmospheric air and said at least one second compartment having an inlet and an outlet and at least one pair of wings extending laterally from the envelope; said wings being planar units with a leading and trailing edge, the width of the wings from their leading edges to their trailing edges being substantially less than the length of the envelope with airfoil portions fitted between the leading and trailing edges of the wing: the top and bottom of the wings are mirror images of one another; in which forward motion of the vehicle is obtainable without trust through alternate diving and climbing motion.

Abstract translation: 一种空中飞行器包括一个细长的外壳，其中至少有一个用于保持比空气气体轻的第一隔间和至少一个用于保持大气空气的第二隔室，并且所述至少一个第二隔室具有入口和出口以及至少一对 的翼从信封横向延伸; 所述翼是具有前缘和后缘的平面单元，翼从其前缘到其后缘的宽度基本上小于具有机翼部分装配在翼的前缘和后缘之间的封套的长度：顶部 翅膀的底部是彼此的镜像; 其中车辆的向前运动通过交替的潜水和爬坡运动而不被信任地获得。

公开(公告)号：US20140046504A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13759084

申请日：2013-02-05

Applicant: Gabriel Shachor ,  Shy Cohen ,  Ronen Keidar

Inventor： Gabriel Shachor ,  Shy Cohen ,  Ronen Keidar

IPC: B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/12 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/04 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/125

Abstract: An aerial unit, a method and a system are provide, the system includes a ground unit; an aerial unit and a connecting element arranged to connect the ground unit to the aerial unit. The ground unit may include a connecting element manipulator, a ground unit controller for controlling the connecting element manipulator; and a ground unit location sensor arranged to generate ground unit location information indicative of a location of the ground unit. The wherein the aerial unit may include a first propeller, a frame, a first propeller motor, at least one steering element; and an aerial unit location sensor arranged to generate aerial unit location information indicative of a location of the aerial unit. At least one of the ground unit and the aerial unit includes a controller that is arranged to control, at least in response to a relationship between the aerial unit location information and the ground unit location information, at least one of the first propeller motor and the at least one steering element to affect at least one of the location of the aerial unit and an orientation of the aerial unit.

Abstract translation: 提供一种天线单元，方法和系统，该系统包括接地单元; 天线单元和布置成将地面单元连接到天线单元的连接元件。 接地单元可以包括连接元件操纵器，用于控制连接元件操纵器的接地单元控制器; 以及地面单元位置传感器，布置成产生指示地面单元的位置的地面单元位置信息。 其中，所述天线单元可以包括第一螺旋桨，框架，第一螺旋桨电动机，至少一个操纵元件; 以及天线单元位置传感器，布置成产生指示天线单元的位置的天线单元位置信息。 地面单元和天线单元中的至少一个包括控制器，其被布置为至少响应于天线单元位置信息和地面单元位置信息之间的关系来控制第一螺旋桨电动机和 至少一个操纵元件，以影响天线单元的位置和天线单元的定向中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20140042042A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13570054

申请日：2012-08-08

Applicant: Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Brad Rhodes ,  Joshua Weaver

Inventor： Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Brad Rhodes ,  Joshua Weaver

IPC: B65D77/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2201/22 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/22 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  Y04S40/168

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a combined shipping container and balloon deployment system for deploying balloons into a balloon network. Such a shipping container may allow one or more balloons to be transported to a desired launch location, and then launched directly from the shipping container.

Abstract translation: 公开的实施例涉及用于将气囊部署到气球网络中的组合运输容器和气囊展开系统。 这种运输容器可以允许一个或多个气囊被运送到期望的发射位置，然后直接从运输容器发射。

公开(公告)号：US20130313364A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：US13847583

申请日：2013-03-20

Applicant: Gabriel Shachor ,  Shy Cohen ,  Ronen Keidar

Inventor： Gabriel Shachor ,  Shy Cohen ,  Ronen Keidar

IPC: B64F1/12

CPC classification number: B64F1/12 ,  B64C27/04 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C29/04 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F1/007 ,  B64F1/125

Abstract: A system that includes a ground unit that includes: a takeoff and landing platform; a landing and takeoff assisting module; and a housing. The takeoff and landing platform is arranged to hold and support an aerial unit during a first part of a landing process of the aerial unit and a first part of takeoff process of the aerial unit. The aerial unit is coupled to the ground unit via a connecting element. The effective length of the connecting element increases during the takeoff process and decreases during the landing process. The landing and takeoff assisting module is coupled to the takeoff and landing platform and is arranged to (a) lower the takeoff and landing platform into the housing during a second part of the landing process and (b) elevate the takeoff and landing platform during a second part of the takeoff process.

Abstract translation: 一种包括地面单元的系统，包括：起降平台; 着陆和起飞辅助模块; 和住房。 起飞和着陆平台布置成在天线单元的着陆过程的第一部分和天线单元的起飞过程的第一部分期间保持和支撑天线单元。 天线单元通过连接元件耦合到接地单元。 连接元件的有效长度在起飞过程中增加，在着陆过程中减小。 着陆和起飞辅助模块耦合到起飞和着陆平台，并且被布置成（a）在着陆过程的第二部分期间将起飞和着陆平台降低到壳体中，并且（b）在起飞和着陆平台期间提升起飞和着陆平台 起飞过程的第二部分。

公开(公告)号：US20130146703A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13817891

申请日：2011-08-19

Applicant: Bojan Pecnik

Inventor： Bojan Pecnik

IPC: B64B1/08

CPC classification number: B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127

Abstract: An autonomous stratospheric unmanned airship with an operating altitude from 5-22 km and with a mutli-month operational cycle. Spheroid rigid geodesic frame of constant volume formed by a multitude of struts, with an outer envelope enclosing the frame defining the eigenfrequency spectrum of the airship above 20 Hz, with vibrational amplitudes between 0.1 and 1 cm. Independently controllable electrical propulsion units, attached to the frame in the horizontal plane passing through the center of mass, can change the direction and value of the thrust vector. Buoyancy is controlled with a system integrated inside the geodesic frame including buoyant fluid pressurized tanks, valves for the release of the buoyant fluid through the buoyant fluid conduit into the buoyant gas cell which fills the geodesic frame. Valves at the subsystem support platform enable ambient atmosphere to fill the internal volume of the frame not occupied by the buoyant gas cell.

Abstract translation: 自主平流层无人飞艇，运行高度为5-22公里，并具有多个月的运行周期。 具有恒定体积的球体刚性测地框架由多个支柱形成，外围包围框架，其限定了20Hz以上的飞艇的本征频谱，震动振幅在0.1和1cm之间。 独立可控的电动推进装置可以改变推力矢量的方向和值。 浮力由集成在测地框架内的系统控制，包括浮力流体加压罐，用于通过浮力流体导管将浮力流体释放到填充测地框架的浮力气室中的阀。 在子系统支撑平台上的阀门能够使环境气氛填充未被浮力气体池占据的框架的内部体积。

公开(公告)号：US07920794B1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-05

申请号：US11650137

申请日：2007-01-05

Applicant: Gregory J. Whaley ,  Rick C. Stevens ,  Aaron M. Cordes

Inventor： Gregory J. Whaley ,  Rick C. Stevens ,  Aaron M. Cordes

IPC: H04B10/00 ,  B64C13/02

CPC classification number: H04B10/1125 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/122

Abstract: Free space optical communication systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided. A system embodiment includes a photodetector for receiving a beacon signal transmitted from a ground communication apparatus, a light source for emitting a light beam toward a source of the beacon signal, where the light beam includes a signal to be transmitted, and a high speed tracking actuator coupled to the light source for moving the light source to maintain the light beam in a direction toward the source of the beacon signal transmitted from the ground communication apparatus.

Abstract translation: 提供了自由空间光通信系统，方法和设备。 系统实施例包括用于接收从地面通信装置发送的信标信号的光电检测器，用于向信标信号的源发射光束的光源，其中光束包括要发送的信号，以及高速跟踪 耦合到光源的致动器，用于移动光源以将光束保持在朝向从地面通信装置发送的信标信号的源的方向上。

公开(公告)号：US20090072078A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US11831233

申请日：2007-07-31

Applicant: Sang H. Choi ,  James R. Elliott, JR. ,  Glen C. King ,  Yeonjoon Park ,  Jae-Woo Kim ,  Sang-Hyon Chu

Inventor： Sang H. Choi ,  James R. Elliott, JR. ,  Glen C. King ,  Yeonjoon Park ,  Jae-Woo Kim ,  Sang-Hyon Chu

IPC: B64B1/06 ,  H01L35/02 ,  H01L35/34

CPC classification number: B64B1/06 ,  B64B1/20 ,  B64B1/30 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/125 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  H01L35/16 ,  H01L35/22 ,  H01L35/26

Abstract: A new High Altitude Airship (HAA) capable of various extended applications and mission scenarios utilizing inventive onboard energy harvesting and power distribution systems. The power technology comprises an advanced thermoelectric (ATE) thermal energy conversion system. The high efficiency of multiple stages of ATE materials in a tandem mode, each suited for best performance within a particular temperature range, permits the ATE system to generate a high quantity of harvested energy for the extended mission scenarios. When the figure of merit 5 is considered, the cascaded efficiency of the three-stage ATE system approaches an efficiency greater than 60 percent.

Abstract translation: 一个新的高空飞艇（HAA），能够利用创新的机载能量采集和配电系统进行各种扩展应用和任务情景。 电力技术包括先进的热电（ATE）热能转换系统。 多级ATE材料在串联模式下的高效率，各自适合在特定温度范围内的最佳性能，允许ATE系统为扩展的任务情景产生大量的收获能量。 当考虑品质因数5时，三级ATE系统的级联效率接近效率大于60％。

公开(公告)号：US07055777B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-06

申请号：US10178345

申请日：2002-06-25

Applicant: Hokan S. Colting

Inventor： Hokan S. Colting

IPC: B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/24

CPC classification number: B64B1/34 ,  B64B1/02 ,  B64B1/32 ,  B64C21/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/101 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  Y02T50/166

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。

公开(公告)号：US07039367B1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-02

申请号：US10356931

申请日：2003-01-31

Applicant: Daniel Kucik

Inventor： Daniel Kucik

IPC: H04B1/034

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  G05D1/104

Abstract: A communications system and method utilizes an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) capable of collecting data about an environment in which the USV resides. At least one micro-aerial vehicle (MAV), equipped for unmanned flight after a launch thereof, is mounted on the USV. Each MAV has onboard radio frequency (RF) communications. Each MAV launched into the air transmits the data collected by the USV using the MAV's RF communications.

Abstract translation: 通信系统和方法利用能够收集关于USV驻留的环境的数据的无人地面车辆（USV）。 在USV上安装了至少一辆装备无人驾驶的微型飞行器（MAV）。 每个MAV具有板载射频（RF）通信。 每个MAV发射空中传输USV使用MAV的RF通信收集的数据。