METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A DISTRIBUTED AIRBORNE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FLEET
    2.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A DISTRIBUTED AIRBORNE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FLEET 有权
    分布式空中通信无线通信的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160046387A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-18

    申请号:US14462152

    申请日:2014-08-18

    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。

    ADAPTIVE SOLAR AIRFRAME
    3.
    发明申请
    ADAPTIVE SOLAR AIRFRAME 有权
    自适应太空飞机

    公开(公告)号:US20140203139A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-24

    申请号:US14091969

    申请日:2013-11-27

    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。

    DISTRIBUTED AIRBORNE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SERVICES
    6.
    发明申请
    DISTRIBUTED AIRBORNE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SERVICES 审中-公开
    分布式航空无线通信服务

    公开(公告)号:US20160156406A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-02

    申请号:US14462167

    申请日:2014-08-18

    CPC classification number: H04B7/18504 H04W16/28

    Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for providing distributed airborne wireless communications are provided herein. In some embodiments, an airborne wireless service area includes: an airborne fleet, comprised of a plurality of aircraft, wherein the airborne fleet is configured to transmit a plurality of first beams at a first radio frequency (RF), wherein the plurality of first beams are characterized by corresponding first frequency band, channel, bandwidth, transmission format, uneven angular field intensity distribution, and boundaries, wherein neighboring first beams have an overlap region, and wherein at least one of the following characteristics is different between the neighboring first beams: frequency band, channel, or transmission format; and a plurality of first communication cells defined by respective boundaries of the plurality of first beams, wherein each of the first communication cells are characterized by their size, shape, and position.

    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,机载无线服务区域包括:由多个飞行器组成的空中机队,其中所述机载舰队被配置为以第一射频(RF)发射多个第一波束,其中所述多个第一波束 其特征在于相应的第一频带,信道,带宽,传输格式,不均匀角场强度分布和边界,其中相邻的第一光束具有重叠区域,并且其中以下特征中的至少一个在相邻的第一光束之间是不同的: 频段,频道或传输格式; 以及由所述多个第一光束的相应边界限定的多个第一通信单元,其中所述第一通信单元中的每一个的特征在于其大小,形状和位置。

    METHODS FOR PROVIDING DISTRIBUTED AIRBORNE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
    10.
    发明申请
    METHODS FOR PROVIDING DISTRIBUTED AIRBORNE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS 有权
    提供分布式航空无线通信的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160050012A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-18

    申请号:US14462421

    申请日:2014-08-18

    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.

    Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于提供分布式机载无线通信的方法的实施例。 在一些实施例中,提供无线通信服务的方法包括:通过分布式机载通信有效载荷从第一区域接收射频(RF)信号,其中分布式机载通信有效载荷包括位于多个 机载平台; 沿着位于不同机载平台的部分中继射频信号; 以及将RF信号发送到第二区域。

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