Spherical sensor and data collection vehicles
    1.
    发明授权
    Spherical sensor and data collection vehicles 有权
    球形传感器和数据采集车

    公开(公告)号:US08054198B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-08

    申请号:US12324579

    申请日:2008-11-26

    IPC分类号: G08B23/00 B62D57/00

    摘要: An inexpensive unmanned mobile sensor and data collection rolling rover (“rollver) for exploring remote, inaccessible locations, such as deep craters and canyons, includes a hollow enclosure having a flexible wall that is expandable into the shape of a sphere, an apparatus for selectably expanding the wall of the enclosure, a sensor and instrumentation payload disposed within the enclosure and coupled to an inner surface of the wall of the enclosure, and a power supply for powering the payload at its destination. The rollver is adapted to roll to a target destination at least partially in response to at least one of an initial impetus imparted to the vehicle and gravitational forces acting thereon, and due to its relatively low cost, can be simultaneously deployed and used in an area of interest in relatively large numbers.

    摘要翻译: 用于探索远程,不可接近的位置(例如深坑和峡谷)的便宜的无人可移动传感器和数据收集滚动漫游器(“滚动”)包括具有可扩展成球形形状的柔性壁的中空外壳,可选择地设备 扩展外壳的墙壁,设置在外壳内并耦合到外壳壁的内表面的传感器和仪器有效载荷,以及用于为其目的地提供有效载荷的电源。 滚筒适于至少部分地响应于赋予车辆的初始动力和作用在车辆上的重力以及由于其相对低的成本而至少部分地滚动到目标目的地,可以同时部署和使用在区域 感兴趣的数量相对较多。

    SPHERICAL SENSOR AND DATA COLLECTION VEHICLES
    2.
    发明申请
    SPHERICAL SENSOR AND DATA COLLECTION VEHICLES 有权
    球形传感器和数据采集车

    公开(公告)号:US20100127890A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-27

    申请号:US12324579

    申请日:2008-11-26

    IPC分类号: G08C15/00 B62D57/00

    摘要: An inexpensive unmanned mobile sensor and data collection rolling rover (“rollver) for exploring remote, inaccessible locations, such as deep craters and canyons, includes a hollow enclosure having a flexible wall that is expandable into the shape of a sphere, an apparatus for selectably expanding the wall of the enclosure, a sensor and instrumentation payload disposed within the enclosure and coupled to an inner surface of the wall of the enclosure, and a power supply for powering the payload at its destination. The rollver is adapted to roll to a target destination at least partially in response to at least one of an initial impetus imparted to the vehicle and gravitational forces acting thereon, and due to its relatively low cost, can be simultaneously deployed and used in an area of interest in relatively large numbers.

    摘要翻译: 用于探索远程,不可接近的位置(例如深坑和峡谷)的便宜的无人可移动传感器和数据收集滚动漫游器(“滚动”)包括具有可扩展成球形形状的柔性壁的中空外壳,可选择地设备 扩展外壳的墙壁,设置在外壳内并耦合到外壳壁的内表面的传感器和仪器有效载荷,以及用于为其目的地提供有效载荷的电源。 滚筒适于至少部分地响应于赋予车辆的初始动力和作用在车辆上的重力以及由于其相对低的成本而至少部分地滚动到目标目的地,可以同时部署和使用在区域 感兴趣的数量相对较多。

    Management system for unmanned aerial vehicles
    3.
    发明授权
    Management system for unmanned aerial vehicles 有权
    无人机管理系统

    公开(公告)号:US08594932B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-26

    申请号:US12881292

    申请日:2010-09-14

    IPC分类号: G01C21/00 G06F19/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus for managing a flight of an aircraft. Conditions in an environment around the aircraft are monitored during the flight of the aircraft on a route having a number of target points. In response to detecting a condition requiring a change to the route of the aircraft, current resources for the aircraft are identified. A determination is made as to whether changing the route reduces the number of target points that can be reached based on the current resources for the aircraft. In response to a determination that changing the route reduces the number of target points that can be reached, the route is changed to include a portion of the number of target points using the condition and a policy.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于管理飞行器飞行的方法和装置。 在航空器飞行期间在具有多个目标点的路线上监视飞机周围环境中的状况。 响应于检测到需要改变飞机路线的状况,识别出飞机的当前资源。 确定改变路线是否根据飞行器的当前资源减少可达到的目标点的数量。 响应于改变路线的确定减少可以达到的目标点的数量,则使用条件和策略将路线改变为包括目标点数量的一部分。

    Management System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
    4.
    发明申请
    Management System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles 有权
    无人驾驶飞机管理系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120065881A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-15

    申请号:US12881292

    申请日:2010-09-14

    IPC分类号: G01C21/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus for managing a flight of an aircraft. Conditions in an environment around the aircraft are monitored during the flight of the aircraft on a route having a number of target points. In response to detecting a condition requiring a change to the route of the aircraft, current resources for the aircraft are identified. A determination is made as to whether changing the route reduces the number of target points that can be reached based on the current resources for the aircraft. In response to a determination that changing the route reduces the number of target points that can be reached, the route is changed to include a portion of the number of target points using the condition and a policy.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于管理飞行器飞行的方法和装置。 在航空器飞行期间在具有多个目标点的路线上监视飞机周围环境中的状况。 响应于检测到需要改变飞机路线的状况,识别出飞机的当前资源。 确定改变路线是否根据飞行器的当前资源减少可达到的目标点的数量。 响应于改变路线的确定减少可以达到的目标点的数量,则使用条件和策略将路线改变为包括目标点数量的一部分。

    Composite air vehicle having a heavier-than-air vehicle tethered to a lighter-than-air vehicle
    5.
    发明授权
    Composite air vehicle having a heavier-than-air vehicle tethered to a lighter-than-air vehicle 有权
    具有超轻型车辆的重型车辆的复合机动车辆连接至轻型车辆

    公开(公告)号:US07967238B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-28

    申请号:US11470126

    申请日:2006-09-05

    IPC分类号: B64C37/02

    CPC分类号: B64C37/02

    摘要: A system including a heavier-than-air vehicle (HTA), a lighter-than-air vehicle (LTA), and a tether is disclosed. The tether is coupled between the HTA and the LTA such that the LTA supports the HTA. The system may be further configured to suit the needs of the particular application. For example, the system may be configured to be controllable from a remote location or capable of autonomous operations. The system may also be configured such that the HTA comprises a mission payload and communications equipment. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the LTA is configured to provide lift for the system and the HTA is configured to provide station-keeping propulsion, the advantage being reduced fuel consumption and increased mission endurance.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种包括重型车辆(HTA),轻型车辆(LTA)和系绳的系统。 系链耦合在HTA和LTA之间,使得LTA支持HTA。 该系统可以被进一步配置以适应特定应用的需要。 例如,系统可以被配置为从远程位置可控制或能够进行自主操作。 该系统还可以被配置为使得HTA包括任务有效载荷和通信设备。 在本发明的示例性实施例中,LTA被配置为提供系统的提升,并且HTA被配置为提供站保持推进,其优点是降低了燃料消耗并增加了任务耐力。