Multi-functional skin incorporating a photo-voltaic array and a RF antenna
    3.
    发明授权
    Multi-functional skin incorporating a photo-voltaic array and a RF antenna 有权
    包含光伏阵列和RF天线的多功能皮肤

    公开(公告)号:US09570795B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-14

    申请号:US14556211

    申请日:2014-11-30

    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。

    Distributed airborne wireless networks
    4.
    发明授权
    Distributed airborne wireless networks 有权
    分布式机载无线网络

    公开(公告)号:US09083425B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-14

    申请号:US14462369

    申请日:2014-08-18

    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。

    Adaptable solar airframe with a flexible photovoltaic system
    5.
    发明授权
    Adaptable solar airframe with a flexible photovoltaic system 有权
    具有柔性光伏系统的适应性太阳能机身

    公开(公告)号:US09067668B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-30

    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。

    MULTI-LAYERED ELECTRO-OPTIC DEVICES
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180317289A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-01

    申请号:US15882419

    申请日:2018-01-29

    CPC classification number: H01L31/043 H01L2924/0002 Y02E10/50 H01L2924/00

    Abstract: A laminate film includes a plurality of planar photovoltaic semi-transparent modules disposed one on top of another and laminated to each other. Each of the modules includes a substrate, first and second conductive layers and at least first and second semiconductor layers disposed between the conductive layers. The first and second semiconductor layers define a junction at an interface therebetween. At least one of the junctions is configured to convert a first spectral portion of optical energy into an electrical voltage and transmit a second spectral portion of optical energy to another of the junctions that is configured to convert at least a portion of the second spectral portion of optical energy into an electrical voltage.

    Integrated optical receiver skin
    10.
    发明授权
    Integrated optical receiver skin 有权
    集成光接收机皮肤

    公开(公告)号:US09391700B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-12

    申请号:US14740706

    申请日:2015-06-16

    CPC classification number: H04B10/1121 G01J1/0422 G01J1/42 G02B6/42

    Abstract: A multilayer film or skin for free space optical data transmission includes a first outer layer. The first outer layer has a first laterally extending area that transmits optical data signals received over a range of incident angle. A second layer that includes a second laterally extending area underlies the first layer. At least a portion of the optical data signals received by the second layer from the first outer layer is focused or otherwise concentrated into a substantially reduced area. An optical detector receives the concentrated optical data signals from the second layer. An electrical connection extends from the optical detector to an external receiving device. The multilayer film or skin may be used, for example, in applications involving mobile free space optical communication platforms where low profile, volume and mass and/or enhanced platforms are important.

    Abstract translation: 用于自由空间光学数据传输的多层膜或皮肤包括第一外层。 第一外层具有透射在数个入射角范围内接收的光学数据信号的第一横向延伸区域。 第二层,其包括位于第一层下面的第二横向延伸区域。 由第二层从第一外层接收的光学数据信号的至少一部分被聚焦或以其他方式集中在基本上减小的区域中。 光检测器从第二层接收浓缩的光数据信号。 电连接从光学检测器延伸到外部接收装置。 多层膜或皮肤可以用于例如涉及移动自由空间光通信平台的应用,其中薄型,体积和质量和/或增强的平台是重要的。

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