公开(公告)号：US20150041598A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US14124993

申请日：2012-06-09

Applicant: Thomas J. Nugent ,  David Bashford ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  David James Bashford

Inventor： Thomas J. Nugent ,  David Bashford ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  David James Bashford

IPC: B64D27/02 ,  B64D37/00 ,  H02J17/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/30 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  B64F3/00 ,  B64F3/02 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H04B10/807

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.

Abstract translation: 空中平台通过光纤从远程光功率源接收以光的形式（例如激光）的功率。 平台包括将至少一部分光转换成不同形式的功率（例如电力）的接收器。 该平台还包括消耗不同形式的动力以产生推进推力的推进元件。 从远程电源向空中平台供电可使平台比平台承载的电池或燃料箱更长时间保持高度。 由于电导体通常比光纤重，所以在许多情况下以光的形式发射功率在传输电力方面是优选的，并且在存在雷电或高压电力线的情况下是危险的。