UAV sensor platforms utilizing pressurized structures technology

Harris L. Edge

doi:10.1117/12.819520

28 April 2009 UAV sensor platforms utilizing pressurized structures technology

Harris L. Edge

Proceedings Volume 7307, Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Applications VI; 730708 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.819520
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2009, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Several areas of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) performance need to be improved for the next generation of UAVs to be used successfully in expanded future combat roles. This paper describes the initial research to improve the performance of UAVs through the use of pressurized structures-based (PSB) technologies. Basically, the UAV will be constructed in such a way that a considerable percentage of its weight will be supported by or composed of inflatable structures containing air or helium. PSB technology will reduce the amount of energy required to keep the UAV aloft thus allowing the use of smaller, slower, and quieter motors. Using PSB technology in tandem with improving technologies in electronics, energy storage, and materials should provide a substantial increase over current UAV performance in areas of need to the military.

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Harris L. Edge "UAV sensor platforms utilizing pressurized structures technology", Proc. SPIE 7307, Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Applications VI, 730708 (28 April 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.819520

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