Several types of systems have been considered in a design study of unmanned, microwave-powered, long-endurance, high-altitude airplanes. The study includes vehicles that use power from a continuously transmitted beam and other aircraft that receive intermittent power during cycles of boost-glide flight. Simple design algorithms are presented. Examples of sizing and performance analyses are used to suggest design-procedure guidelines.


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    Title :

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


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    AIAA Appl. Aerodyn. Conf. ; 1983 ; Danvers, MA, United States


    Publication date :

    1984-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English