Aerostat assembly
    42.
    发明授权
    Aerostat assembly 有权
    气动组件

    公开(公告)号:US08544788B1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-01

    申请号:US13735562

    申请日:2013-01-07

    Inventor: Harry M. Capper

    Abstract: An aerostat assembly, specifically an aerostat assembly including one or more cameras for aerial photography and surveillance. The aerostat assembly includes a frame assembly having a pivot assembly joined to a balloon tether line. Thrusters on the frame allow an operator to maneuver the assembly to desired positions as well as rotate the frame assembly about the pivot assembly.

    Abstract translation: 一种空气净化器组件,特别是包括用于航空摄影和监视的一个或多个摄像机的空气净化器组件。 空气净化器组件包括具有连接到气球系绳线的枢轴组件的框架组件。 框架上的推进器允许操作者将组件操纵到期望的位置,以及围绕枢轴组件旋转框架组件。

    AUTONOMOUS STRATOSPHERIC UNMANNED AIRSHIP
    44.
    发明申请
    AUTONOMOUS STRATOSPHERIC UNMANNED AIRSHIP 有权
    自动无级空中航行

    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

    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。

    SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A RAPIDLY ELEVATED AEROSTAT PLATFORM
    45.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A RAPIDLY ELEVATED AEROSTAT PLATFORM 审中-公开
    提供快速高空作战平台的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120181380A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-19

    申请号:US13009207

    申请日:2011-01-19

    Abstract: A system and method for deploying a payload with an aerostat uses a mobile transporter for moving the system to a deployment site. Structurally, the system includes a base unit with a rotation head mounted thereon. An envelope container for holding a deflated aerostat is mounted on the rotation head and a rotation of the container on the rotation head positions the aerostat for optimal compliance with the existing wind condition. Also included in the system is an inflator that is mounted on the base unit to inflate the aerostat with a Helium gas. And, the system includes a tether control unit for maintaining a connection with the aerostat during its deployment, in-flight use, and recovery. Preferably, a deployment computer is used for a coordinated control of the rotation head, inflator and tether.

    Abstract translation: 用空气净化器部署有效载荷的系统和方法使用移动运输装置将系统移动到部署现场。 在结构上,该系统包括其上安装有旋转头的基座单元。 用于保持放气式放气器的信封容器安装在旋转头上,并且旋转头上的容器的旋转定位了空气调节器,以最佳地符合现有的风况。 还包括在系统中的是充气机,其安装在基座单元上以用氦气对空气净化器进行充气。 而且,该系统包括一个系绳控制单元,用于在其部署,飞行中使用和恢复期间维持与浮空器的连接。 优选地,部署计算机用于旋转头,充气机和系绳的协调控制。

    Airship and method of operation
    48.
    发明授权
    Airship and method of operation 失效
    飞艇及作战方法

    公开(公告)号:US07055777B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-06

    申请号:US10178345

    申请日:2002-06-25

    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。 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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