公开(公告)号：WO1995011828A1

公开(公告)日：1995-05-04

申请号：PCT/US1994011775

申请日：1994-10-17

Applicant: SKYSAT COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK CORPORATION

Inventor： SKYSAT COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK CORPORATION ,  FOOTE, Howard, A.

IPC: B64C03/10

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

Abstract: An unmanned, remotely controlled microwave-powered aircraft (26) for use as a stationary communications platform. The aircraft (26) is generally a flying wing with a large, flat inner wing (50) having a rectenna (58) on the underside. Rectennas may also be provided on the underside of the wings (52), the combined output from the rectenna being used to provide power to two eletric motors (74) housed within torpedo-shaped nacelles (28) which drive two rear propellers (30). The rectenna (58) converts a microwave signal at 35 GHz generated by a ground power station (20) utilizing dual gyrotrons and a 34-meter diameter antenna dish (22). The aircraft (26) 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 (58) 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（26），用作固定通信平台。 飞机（26）通常是具有在下侧具有整流天线（58）的大的平坦内翼（50）的飞翼。 也可以在翼（52）的下侧设置整流器，来自整流天线的组合输出用于向容纳在鱼雷形发动机舱（28）内的两个驱动两个后部螺旋桨（30）的电动机（74）供电， 。 整流天线（58）利用双回旋加速器和直径34米的天线盘（22）转换由地面电站（20）产生的35GHz的微波信号。 飞机（26）在整个中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（58）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。

公开(公告)号：WO1995012237A1

公开(公告)日：1995-05-04

申请号：PCT/US1994012145

申请日：1994-10-25

Applicant: SKYSAT COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK CORPORATION

Inventor： SKYSAT COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK CORPORATION ,  FOOTE, Howard, A.

IPC: H02J17/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0022 ,  B64D27/24 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/27 ,  Y02T50/62

Abstract: An unmanned, remotely powered aircraft for use as a stationary communications platform. The aircraft has an efficient flight profile and an array of rectennas on the underside to convert electromagnetic energy at 35 GHz generated by a ground station utilizing gyrotrons and a 34- meter diameter dual reflector antenna. The aricraft system provides a platform from which a number of previously unavailable or highly expensive missions may be carried out. These missions include the optical relay of energy to an orbiting satellite, a down-link of communication signals from a satellite to a plurality of ground receivers, long-duration surveillance missions, and others. The present aircraft system also includes a phased array antenna incorporated in the surface of tha aircraft.

Abstract translation: 一种用于固定通信平台的无人驾驶的远程供电的飞机。 飞机具有高效的飞行剖面和底面的阵列阵列，用于转换由地面站利用陀螺仪和34米直径的双反射天线产生的35 GHz的电磁能量。 该艺术品系统提供了一个平台，可以从中进行一些以前不可用或非常昂贵的任务。 这些任务包括能量转移到轨道卫星的光中继器，从卫星到多个地面接收机的通信信号的下行链路，长时间监视任务等。 本飞机系统还包括并入飞机表面的相控阵天线。