公开(公告)号：US5503350A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-02

申请号：US145204

申请日：1993-10-28

Applicant: Howard A. Foote

Inventor： Howard A. Foote

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D27/24 ,  H01Q1/24

CPC classification number: G05D1/0038 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D27/24 ,  H01Q1/248 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/64 ,  Y10S320/33

Abstract: An unmanned, remotely controlled microwave-powered aircraft for use as a stationary communications platform. The aircraft is generally a flying wing with a large, flat inner wing having a rectenna on the underside. Rectennas may also be provided on the underside of the wings, the combined output from the rectenna being used to provide power to two electric motors housed within torpedo-shaped nacelles which drive two rear propellers. The rectenna converts a microwave signal at 35 GHz generated by a ground power station utilizing dual gyrotrons and a 34-meter diameter antenna dish. The aircraft has a preferred airfoil cross section throughout and is constructed of lightweight but strong materials in order to provide an enhanced flying time of several months. A power management and distribution system manages the DC power produced by the rectenna to supply power to the flight controls, propulsion system and payload.

Abstract translation: 一种无人遥控的微波动力飞机，用作固定通信平台。 该飞机通常是具有大的，平坦的内翼的飞翼，其在下侧具有直角天线。 也可以在机翼的下侧设置整流器，来自整流罩的组合输出用于向容纳在用于驱动两个后部螺旋桨的鱼雷型发动机舱内的两个电动机提供动力。 整流天线使用双回旋加速器和直径34米的天线盘转换由地面电站产生的35GHz的微波信号。 该飞机具有优选的翼型横截面，并且由轻质但坚固的材料构成，以便提供几个月的增强的飞行时间。 电力管理和分配系统管理由天线产生的直流电力，为飞行控制，推进系统和有效载荷提供动力。