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 report describes the initial research to improve the performance of UAVs through lighter-than-air or pressurized structures-based (PSB) technologies. Basically, we examined how to construct the UAV in such a way that a considerable percentage of its weight will be supported by or composed of inflatable structures containing air or helium. In this way, 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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    Title :

    Lighter-Than-Air and Pressurized Structures Technology for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)


    Contributors:
    H. Edge (author) / J. Collins (author) / A. Brown (author) / M. Coatney (author) / B. Roget (author)

    Publication date :

    2010


    Size :

    30 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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