The Glitter Belt architecture uses swarms of autonomous, ultralight, high altitude reflector vehicles to measure atmospheric and surface properties and any effects of solar reflection and then to scale up and reduce global warming. This chapter deals with the Western Hemisphere part of the architecture. The flight test process invites global participation, particularly from STEM students interested in autonomous aerial vehicles. Conceptual design, scale model construction and testing, and issues in autonomous rendezvous, maneuvers to reflect sunlight, and positional accuracy needs for use in detecting objects in Low Earth orbit are summarized.
STEM Opportunities in Flight Testing Sunlight Reflector Ultralights
Sustainable aviat.
International Symposium on Unmanned Systems and The Defense Industry ; 2021 ; Washington, DC, DC, USA October 26, 2021 - October 28, 2021
2023-06-28
9 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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