Abstract:
PURPOSE: An envelope structure is provided to prevent the sudden inclination of helium and the large change of a helium volume ratio by a simple structure. CONSTITUTION: A front partition(2) and a rear partition(3) divide the inside of a plane(1) to three parts. Separating films(7,8,9) are installed in the center of the front partition and the rear partition. A front helium envelope(4), a middle helium envelope(5) and a rear helium envelope(6) are divided in the upper part and a front air envelope(10), and a middle air envelope(11) and a rear air envelope(12) are divided by the separating films. Thereby, the sudden inclination of helium and the large change of a helium volume ratio are prevented.
Abstract:
The zero carbon emission vehicle as disclosed herein may include a condenser for extracting fluid water from the atmosphere, an electrolyzer for generating hydrogen from the fluid water, and one or more deformable fluid-retaining chambers that couple thereto for selectively adjusting the buoyancy and altitude of the zero carbon emission vehicle in real-time, to maintain the air vehicle in flight substantially without needing to land and refuel the air vehicle. Solar panels provide the energy for the described systems, and the energy from the solar panels can be stored in the form of hydrogen gas which gives buoyancy to the air vehicle.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Fluggerät mit einer Tragstruktur (12) und einer von der Tragstruktur (12) aufgespannten, mit einem Gas befüllbaren Hülle (10). Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass die Tragstruktur (12) eine Mehrzahl von Stab- oder Rohrabschnitten (24-30) aufweist, die eine kreisförmige, ovale oder polygonale Hauptspannebene für die Hülle (10) definieren.
Abstract:
An airship and method of providing thrust to an airship are shown. Examples include a number of turbine thrusters coupled to a number of electric motor/generators that supplement thrust from the turbine thrusters. Systems and methods are described that include surveying an agricultural area, and spraying an amount of an agricultural supply on only selected portion of the agricultural area.
Abstract:
Aspects of the disclosure relate to filling and lifting high altitude balloons. For instance, one example system for lifting and filling a balloon 200 having a balloon envelope 210 includes an apparatus for use with the balloon envelope. The apparatus includes a load line 302, a fill tube 304 having a hollow portion 305 nested within the load line and a termination member attached to the fill tube and load line. The load line is configured to lift the balloon envelope during inflation. The fill tube extends through the load line and is configured to allow lift gas to pass through the hollow portion. The termination member 306 is configured to mate with an opening 307 in the balloon envelope so that lift gas can pass through the hollow portion of the fill tube and into the opening in the balloon envelope.
Abstract:
Drone comportant : - deux hélices annulaires (2, 4) contrarotatives définissant entre elle un plan dit plan équatorial supposé horizontal, - des moyens d'entraînement des hélices, - une charge disposée en dessous du plan équatorial, et - des moyens (20) permettant déplacer la charge par rapport au plan équatorial, - une enceinte dite enceinte supérieure (6) remplie d'un gaz ou mélange gazeux de densité inférieure à 1 et disposée essentiellement au- dessus du plan équatorial, et - une enceinte dite enceinte inférieure (8) remplie d'un gaz ou mélange gazeux de densité inférieure à 1 et disposée essentiellement au-dessous du plan équatorial, la charge étant placée à l'intérieur de l'enceinte inférieure (8).
Abstract:
In one example, a long endurance airship system includes a payload airship (210) and a first logistics airship (260) mechanically joined to the payload airship to form a first combined airship, the payload airship and the logistics airship having design capabilities differing by at least a factor of two with regard to at least one of: power generation capability, propulsion capability, endurance capability, and lift capability, in which the first combined airship is free flying, lighter-than-air, and configured to maintain aloft for greater than 30 days without physical connection to the ground. Illustrative methods for long endurance airship operations are also provided.
Abstract:
A flying robot (1) which is carried by a gas balloon for use in interior spaces is proposed, wherein the gas balloon (2) can be adjusted in such a way that a horizontal hovering height which is provided or predefined can be adjusted or implemented. Working devices (5) are located in a valve unit (3) and/or a housing which is arranged underneath the gas balloon (2). Together with the valve unit (3) or the housing, a drive unit (4) of which the direction can be adjusted is provided with respect to said unit and said housing for moving the flying robot (1). The flying robot can be used both for monitoring tasks and for filming.
Abstract:
An airship or airborne station comprises a gas-containing envelope for containing a lifting gas, solar panels on the envelope for providing electric power to an energy storage system, and an external display screen powered by the energy storage system. This airship or airborne station enables novel methods of using the airship or airborne station to display digital content, to sell or auction ad space on the display screen to the highest bidder, to display information for events, crowds, rescue operations, or to interact digitally with a group of wireless communications devices. Furthermore, the airship or airborne station acts as a communication and media hub for uploading user-generated content, relaying communications from wireless devices, broadcasting content or interactive media.
Abstract:
An aerial platform receives power in the form of light, for example laser light, transmitted via an optical fiber from a remote optical power source. The platform comprises a receiver which converts at least a portion of the light to a different form of power, for example electric power. The platform also comprises a propulsion element which consumes the different form of power to generate propulsive thrust. Supplying power to the aerial platform from a remote source enables the platform to remain aloft longer than a battery or fuel tank carried by the platform would allow. Transmitting the power in the form of light is preferable in many cases to transmitting electric power, because electrical conductors are generally heavier than optical fibers, and are hazardous in the presence of lightning or a high-voltage power line.