Abstract:
- Système d'emport de charge pour avion de transport. - Le système (1) comporte un conteneur externe (15) qui est fixé, directement et complètement, dans la soute de l'avion de transport (AC), et dans lequel est agencé un conteneur interne (4) qui peut être déplacé longitudinalement et être amené d'une première position d'emport, dans laquelle il est entièrement situé à l'intérieur dudit conteneur externe (15), à une seconde position (P2) de déchargement, dans laquelle il est décalé longitudinalement vers l'arrière de l'aéronef (AC) de sorte qu'une partie (7) dudit conteneur interne (4) est alors située à l'extérieur de l'avion de transport (AC).
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for marine deployment according to various aspects of the present invention may operate in conjunction with a floatable housing adapted to be deployed by a marine vehicle. The floatable housing may be adapted to be launched from a marine vehicle and rise to the surface. Assets, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle, may be deployed from the surfaced floatable housing.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for marine deployment according to various aspects of the present invention may operate in conjunction with a floatable housing adapted to be deployed by a marine vehicle. The floatable housing may be adapted to be launched from a marine vehicle and rise to the surface. Assets, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle, may be deployed from the surfaced floatable housing.
Abstract:
An air-launched aircraft (10) includes deployable wings (16, 18), elevons (20, 22), and vertical fins (26, 28) that deploy from a fuselage (12) during flight. The aircraft may include a control system for operating the elevons, a communication system, and batteries for powering the systems. In addition, the aircraft may include a payload module (14) that mates with an interface in the fuselage. The payload module may include any of a variety of payloads, including cameras, sensors, and/or radar emitters. The aircraft may be powered or unpowered, and may be very small, for example, less than on the order of 10 kg (22 pounds). The deployable surfaces of the aircraft may be configured to deploy in a pre-determined order, allowing the aircraft automatically to enter controlled flight after being launched in a tumbling mode.
Abstract:
A method for landing a fixed wing aircraft is provided in which an inversion maneuver is performed so that the aircraft's back is facing the ground, and the aircraft's underside is facing away from the ground. After initiation or completion of this maneuver, deep stall is induced, and the aircraft descends almost vertically to land on its upper side, thus minimizing impact loads or damage on its underside. In a particular aerodynamic arrangement configured for carrying out the method, a flap (24), which may be stowed during normal flight, is deployed in a manner such as to aerodynamically induce a negative pitching moment on the aircraft and deep stall.
Abstract:
A Micro Air-Vehicle (MAV) starting system that provides the combined functions of: packing protection of sensitive vehicle components, a mechanical starting assembly, and a launch pad. The preferred embodiment comprises a container (110) and a container lid (101) with the MAV (200) clamped to the lid. Also disposed on the container lid is a starting assembly (111). The lid (101) which doubles as a launching pad with the attached MAV (200) is removed from the container (110), placed on the ground, the MAV (200) is started with the starling mechanism and launched. The arrangement minimizes the physical risk to the operator, minimizes weight of the total MAV system, consumes minimum space in the operators transport system, and eliminates dependence on supply lines for battery replacement or charging.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for assembling, launching, recovering, disassembling, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft (140) and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft (140) can be assembled from a container (111) with little or no manual engagement by an operator. The container (111) can include a guide structure to control motion of the aircraft components. The aircraft (140) can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom (103). The boom (103) can be extended to deploy a recovery line (853) to capture the aircraft (140) in flight. The aircraft (140) can then be returned to its launch platform, disassembled, and stored in the container (111), again with little or no direct manual contact between the operator and the aircraft (140).
Abstract:
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Luftfahrzeug mit faltbaren und/oder schwenkbaren Tragflügeln. Eine zwischen den Flügelteilen und/oder dem Rumpf angreifende Gasdruckfeder mit starker Enddämpfung sorgt für eine schnelle und automatische Entfaltung bzw. Schwenkung der Tragflügel.