A high altitude solar powered airship provides the ability to carry large payloads to high altitudes and remain on station for extended periods of time. This study examines the feasibility of this concept. Factors such as time of year, latitude, wind speeds and payload are considered in establishing the capabilities of a given size airship. East and West coast operation were evaluated. The key aspect to success of this type of airship is the design and operation of the propulsion and power system. A preliminary propulsion/power system design was produced based on a regenerative fuel cell energy storage system and solar photovoltaic array for energy production. A modular system design was chosen with four independent power/propulsion units utilized by the airship. Results on payload capacity and flight envelope (latitude and time of year) were produced for a range of airship sizes.


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    Titel :

    Initial Feasibility Assessment of a High Altitude Long Endurance Airship


    Beteiligte:
    A. Colozza (Autor:in) / J. Dolce (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2003


    Format / Umfang :

    105 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch






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