公开(公告)号：US20190311889A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-10

申请号：US16419194

申请日：2019-05-22

Applicant: The Goverment of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy ,  Sunlight Photonics Inc

Inventor： Vinh Q. Nguyen ,  Jesse A. Frantz ,  Jasbinder S. Sanghera ,  Ishwar D. Aggarwal ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Sergey V. Frolov

IPC: H01J37/34 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/0392 ,  H01L31/0368 ,  C23C14/34 ,  C23C14/06 ,  C23C14/08

Abstract: A method for forming a high purity, copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) sputtering target is disclosed. The method includes sealing precursor materials for forming the bulk material in a reaction vessel. The precursor materials include copper, at least one chalcogen selected from selenium, sulfur, and tellurium, and at least one element from group IIIA of the periodic table, which may be selected from gallium, indium, and aluminum. The sealed reaction vessel is heated to a temperature at which the precursor materials react to form the bulk material. The bulk material is cooled in the vessel to a temperature below the solidification temperature of the bulk material and opened to release the formed bulk material. A sputtering target formed by the method can have an oxygen content of 10 ppm by weight, or less.

公开(公告)号：US20180281984A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-04

申请号：US16007293

申请日：2018-06-13

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV ,  MICHAEL CYRUS ,  ALLAN J. BRUCE ,  JOHN P. MOUSSOURIS

IPC: B64D43/02 ,  G01F1/32 ,  G01F1/46 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64D43/00 ,  G01F1/68 ,  G01P5/165 ,  G01P13/02 ,  G01P5/00

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for close formation flight are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of sensing three dimensional (3D) airflow by an aircraft includes: collecting measurements characterizing airflow near the aircraft; analyzing the collected measurements; creating, by a processor, a computer model predicting one or more 3D airflow patterns parameter values based on the analyzing; obtaining one or more additional measurements characterizing airflow near an aircraft of the plurality of aircraft, and evaluating an error between an airflow parameter value predicted by the computer model and the one or more additional measurement.

公开(公告)号：US09985718B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-29

申请号：US15457988

申请日：2017-03-13

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  John Peter Moussouris

IPC: H04B7/185

CPC classification number: H04B7/18506 ,  H04B7/18504

Abstract: Embodiments of methods for providing distributed airborne wireless communications are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of providing wireless communication services includes: receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal from a first area by a distributed airborne communication payload, wherein the distributed airborne communication payload is comprised of sections located on respective ones of a plurality of airborne platforms; relaying the RF signal along the sections located on different airborne platforms; and transmitting the RF signal to a second area.

公开(公告)号：US09570795B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14556211

申请日：2014-11-30

Applicant: Sunlight Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Allan James Bruce ,  Sergey Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus

IPC: H01Q1/28 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H01L31/0216

CPC classification number: H01Q1/22 ,  H01L31/02168 ,  H01Q1/287 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H02S20/00 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A multi-functional, multi-layer film or skin which may be used as a covering for a structure or platform incorporates an integrated photovoltaic element and an integrated RF antenna element. The film or skin is suitable for use in various applications, including those involving autonomous, self-powered, mobile communication systems and especially for use as a skin or covering for solar powered aircraft and UAVs. Planar PV cells and planar RF antenna are used to facilitate their integration into the film or skin. The PV cells and RF antenna are configured to face operate outward from opposite faces of the skin. The film or skin addresses potential problems arising from conflicting directional requirements for PV orientation and antenna pointing on mobile platforms. This is accomplished by employing wide angle AR coatings on the PV elements and electrical controls to steer the RF antenna.

Abstract translation: 可用作结构或平台的覆盖物的多功能多层膜或皮肤包含集成光电元件和集成RF天线元件。 电影或皮肤适用于各种应用，包括涉及自主，自供电，移动通信系统的应用，特别适用于太阳能飞机和无人机的皮肤或覆盖物。 平面光伏电池和平面RF天线用于促进它们融入薄膜或皮肤。 PV电池和RF天线被配置为面对从皮肤的相对面向外操作。 电影或皮肤解决了在移动平台上对PV方向和天线指向冲突的方向要求引起的潜在问题。 这是通过在PV元件和电气控制上使用广角AR涂层来控制RF天线来实现的。

公开(公告)号：US20160363938A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US14737814

申请日：2015-06-12

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV ,  JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS ,  MICHAEL CYRUS

IPC: G05D1/10 ,  B64C29/00 ,  G08G7/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/104 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C29/0016 ,  B64C37/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64D1/02 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0027 ,  G05D1/005 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0669 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0017 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/003 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  G08G5/045 ,  G08G7/02 ,  Y02T50/14

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an alternative distributed airborne transportation system. In some embodiments, a method for distributed airborne transportation includes: providing an airborne vehicle with a wing and a wing span, having capacity to carry one or more of passengers or cargo; landing of the airborne vehicle near one or more of passengers or cargo and loading at least one of passengers or cargo; taking-off and determining a flight direction for the airborne vehicle; locating at least one other airborne vehicle, which has substantially the same flight direction; and joining at least one other airborne vehicle in flight formation and forming a fleet, in which airborne vehicles fly with the same speed and direction and in which adjacent airborne vehicles are separated by distance of less than 100 wing spans.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了一种替代的分布式机载运输系统。 在一些实施例中，一种用于分布式机载运输的方法包括：向机载车辆提供机翼和机翼跨度，具有携带乘客或货物中的一个或多个的能力; 机载车辆靠近一个或多个乘客或货物并装载至少一个乘客或货物; 起飞和确定机载飞行方向; 至少定位一个具有大致相同的飞行方向的其他机载车辆; 并将至少一架其他机载车辆接入飞行形成并形成一个舰队，其中机载车辆以相同的速度和方向飞行，并且相邻的机载车辆以小于100个翼跨的距离分开。

公开(公告)号：US20160046387A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14462152

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: Sunlight Photonics Inc.

Inventor： SERGEY V. FROLOV ,  MICHAEL CYRUS ,  ALLAN J. BRUCE ,  JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS

IPC: B64D47/00 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64D31/00 ,  H04B7/185 ,  B64B1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/04 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64D47/00 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D35/02 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  H04B7/18508

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for providing distributed airborne wireless communications are provided herein. In some embodiments, a communication fleet includes: an airborne communication payload subdivided into multiple payload sections; and a plurality of airborne platforms each including a payload section, wherein each airborne platform comprises an airframe, a propulsion system, a power system, and flight control electronics, wherein the propulsion system is configured to provide propulsion power and thrust to maintain level flight, ascend, descend and maneuver the airborne platform, wherein the power system provides electrical power to the propulsion system, the flight control electronics, and the payload section, and wherein the flight control electronics provide capability to control a position, speed, and flight pattern of the airborne platform.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于提供分布式机载无线通信的方法和装置的实施例。 在一些实施例中，通信车队包括：被分为多个有效载荷部分的机载通信有效载荷; 以及多个机载平台，每个机载平台各自包括有效载荷部分，其中每个机载平台包括机体，推进系统，电力系统和飞行控制电子设备，其中所述推进系统被配置为提供推进力和推力以维持水平飞行， 上升，下降和操纵机载平台，其中电力系统向推进系统，飞行控制电子装置和有效载荷部分提供电力，并且其中飞行控制电子装置提供控制位置，速度和飞行模式的能力 机载平台。

公开(公告)号：US09083425B1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US14462369

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  John Peter Moussouris

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04W84/06

CPC classification number: H04B7/18504 ,  G05D1/104

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for providing distributed airborne wireless communications are provided herein. In some embodiments, an airborne wireless communication node includes: an airborne fleet comprising a plurality of airborne platforms having flight control electronics configured to control flight of individual airborne platforms and coordinate a flight plan of the airborne fleet as a whole; and a distributed communication payload, wherein the communication payload is subdivided into constituent parts, wherein the parts are distributed and positioned on respective ones of the plurality of airborne platforms. In some embodiments, the distributed communication payload includes: air-to-user link equipment to provide communication links with end-users, the air-to-user link equipment further comprising an RF antenna; air-to-air link equipment to provide communications between individual airborne platforms; and payload control electronics to control the air-to-user and air-to-air link equipment and managing communication services.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于提供分布式机载无线通信的方法和装置的实施例。 在一些实施例中，机载无线通信节点包括：空中机队，其包括多个机载平台，其具有飞行控制电子设备，其配置成控制各个机载平台的飞行并协调整个机载飞行器的飞行计划; 以及分布式通信有效载荷，其中所述通信有效载荷被细分为组成部分，其中所述部分被分布并定位在所述多个机载平台中的相应的机载平台上。 在一些实施例中，分布式通信有效载荷包括：空对空链路设备以提供与最终用户的通信链路，所述空对空链路设备还包括RF天线; 空对空链路设备，提供各个机载平台之间的通信; 和有效负载控制电子设备，以控制空对空和空对空链路设备和管理通信服务。

公开(公告)号：US09067668B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US14091969

申请日：2013-11-27

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： John Peter Moussouris ,  Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus

IPC: B64C3/46 ,  B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/34 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G01S3/786

CPC classification number: B64C1/0009 ,  B64C1/34 ,  B64C3/46 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  G01S3/7861 ,  Y02T50/14

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for an adaptable solar airframe are provided herein. In some embodiments, an adaptable solar airframe includes an expandable body having an aerodynamic cross-section that reduces parasitic air drag at any given thickness of the body, further being able to change its shape in flight in response to changes in the relative position of the sun; and a flexible solar PV system attached to the surface of the expandable body.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了适用于太阳能机身的方法和装置。 在一些实施例中，可适应的太阳能机身包括具有空气动力学横截面的可膨胀体，该横截面减小了任何给定厚度的身体的寄生空气阻力，并且还能够响应于相对位置的变化而改变其在飞行中的形状 太阳; 以及附接到可膨胀体表面的柔性太阳能光伏系统。

公开(公告)号：US20140264988A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14211354

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Sunlight Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Robel Y. Bekele ,  Jason D. Myers ,  Jesse A. Frantz ,  Vinh Q. Nguyen ,  Jasbinder S. Sanghera ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Sergey V. Frolov

IPC: B29C73/00

CPC classification number: C23C14/3414 ,  C23C14/0623

Abstract: A method of: providing one or more spent sputtering targets comprising a photovoltaic compound and grinding the photovoltaic compound in an inert environment to form a powder.

Abstract translation: 一种方法：提供包含光伏化合物的一种或多种废溅射靶，并在惰性环境中研磨光伏化合物以形成粉末。

公开(公告)号：US20140203139A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14091969

申请日：2013-11-27

Applicant: SunLight Photonics Inc.

Inventor： JOHN PETER MOUSSOURIS ,  SERGEY V. FROLOV ,  MICHAEL CYRUS

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  B64D3/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/0009 ,  B64C1/34 ,  B64C3/46 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/105 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  G01S3/7861 ,  Y02T50/14

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for an adaptable solar airframe are provided herein. In some embodiments, an adaptable solar airframe includes an expandable body having an aerodynamic cross-section that reduces parasitic air drag at any given thickness of the body, further being able to change its shape in flight in response to changes in the relative position of the sun; and a flexible solar PV system attached to the surface of the expandable body.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了适用于太阳能机身的方法和装置。 在一些实施例中，可适应的太阳能机身包括具有空气动力学横截面的可膨胀体，该横截面减小了任何给定厚度的身体的寄生空气阻力，并且还能够响应于相对位置的变化而改变其在飞行中的形状 太阳; 以及附接到可膨胀体表面的柔性太阳能光伏系统。