A design study has been conducted for unmanned, microwave-powered airplanes that must fly with long endurance at high altitude. They are proposed to conduct communications-relay, observation, or various scientific missions above approximately 55,000 feet altitude. The special characteristics of the microwave-power system and high-altitude, low-speed vehicle are reviewed. Examples of both sizing and performance analysis are used to suggest design procedure guidelines.


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    Title :

    Design study for remotely piloted, high-altitude airplanes powered by microwave energy


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    Publication date :

    1983-07-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English