Multi-functional skin incorporating a photo-voltaic array and a RF antenna
    2.
    发明授权
    Multi-functional skin incorporating a photo-voltaic array and a RF antenna 有权
    包含光伏阵列和RF天线的多功能皮肤

    公开(公告)号:US09570795B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-14

    申请号:US14556211

    申请日:2014-11-30

    摘要: A multi-functional, multi-layer film or skin which may be used as a covering for a structure or platform incorporates an integrated photovoltaic element and an integrated RF antenna element. The film or skin is suitable for use in various applications, including those involving autonomous, self-powered, mobile communication systems and especially for use as a skin or covering for solar powered aircraft and UAVs. Planar PV cells and planar RF antenna are used to facilitate their integration into the film or skin. The PV cells and RF antenna are configured to face operate outward from opposite faces of the skin. The film or skin addresses potential problems arising from conflicting directional requirements for PV orientation and antenna pointing on mobile platforms. This is accomplished by employing wide angle AR coatings on the PV elements and electrical controls to steer the RF antenna.

    摘要翻译: 可用作结构或平台的覆盖物的多功能多层膜或皮肤包含集成光电元件和集成RF天线元件。 电影或皮肤适用于各种应用,包括涉及自主,自供电,移动通信系统的应用,特别适用于太阳能飞机和无人机的皮肤或覆盖物。 平面光伏电池和平面RF天线用于促进它们融入薄膜或皮肤。 PV电池和RF天线被配置为面对从皮肤的相对面向外操作。 电影或皮肤解决了在移动平台上对PV方向和天线指向冲突的方向要求引起的潜在问题。 这是通过在PV元件和电气控制上使用广角AR涂层来控制RF天线来实现的。

    Distributed airborne wireless networks
    3.
    发明授权
    Distributed airborne wireless networks 有权
    分布式机载无线网络

    公开(公告)号:US09083425B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-14

    申请号:US14462369

    申请日:2014-08-18

    IPC分类号: H04W4/00 H04B7/185 H04W84/06

    CPC分类号: H04B7/18504 G05D1/104

    摘要: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for providing distributed airborne wireless communications are provided herein. In some embodiments, an airborne wireless communication node includes: an airborne fleet comprising a plurality of airborne platforms having flight control electronics configured to control flight of individual airborne platforms and coordinate a flight plan of the airborne fleet as a whole; and a distributed communication payload, wherein the communication payload is subdivided into constituent parts, wherein the parts are distributed and positioned on respective ones of the plurality of airborne platforms. In some embodiments, the distributed communication payload includes: air-to-user link equipment to provide communication links with end-users, the air-to-user link equipment further comprising an RF antenna; air-to-air link equipment to provide communications between individual airborne platforms; and payload control electronics to control the air-to-user and air-to-air link equipment and managing communication services.

    摘要翻译: 本文提供了用于提供分布式机载无线通信的方法和装置的实施例。 在一些实施例中,机载无线通信节点包括:空中机队,其包括多个机载平台,其具有飞行控制电子设备,其配置成控制各个机载平台的飞行并协调整个机载飞行器的飞行计划; 以及分布式通信有效载荷,其中所述通信有效载荷被细分为组成部分,其中所述部分被分布并定位在所述多个机载平台中的相应的机载平台上。 在一些实施例中,分布式通信有效载荷包括:空对空链路设备以提供与最终用户的通信链路,所述空对空链路设备还包括RF天线; 空对空链路设备,提供各个机载平台之间的通信; 和有效负载控制电子设备,以控制空对空和空对空链路设备和管理通信服务。

    Adaptable solar airframe with a flexible photovoltaic system
    4.
    发明授权
    Adaptable solar airframe with a flexible photovoltaic system 有权
    具有柔性光伏系统的适应性太阳能机身

    公开(公告)号:US09067668B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-30

    申请号:US14091969

    申请日:2013-11-27

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for an adaptable solar airframe are provided herein. In some embodiments, an adaptable solar airframe includes an expandable body having an aerodynamic cross-section that reduces parasitic air drag at any given thickness of the body, further being able to change its shape in flight in response to changes in the relative position of the sun; and a flexible solar PV system attached to the surface of the expandable body.

    摘要翻译: 本文提供了适用于太阳能机身的方法和装置。 在一些实施例中,可适应的太阳能机身包括具有空气动力学横截面的可膨胀体,该横截面减小了任何给定厚度的身体的寄生空气阻力,并且还能够响应于相对位置的变化而改变其在飞行中的形状 太阳; 以及附接到可膨胀体表面的柔性太阳能光伏系统。

    ADAPTIVE SOLAR AIRFRAME
    6.
    发明申请
    ADAPTIVE SOLAR AIRFRAME 有权
    自适应太空飞机

    公开(公告)号:US20140203139A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-24

    申请号:US14091969

    申请日:2013-11-27

    IPC分类号: B64C1/00 B64D3/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for an adaptable solar airframe are provided herein. In some embodiments, an adaptable solar airframe includes an expandable body having an aerodynamic cross-section that reduces parasitic air drag at any given thickness of the body, further being able to change its shape in flight in response to changes in the relative position of the sun; and a flexible solar PV system attached to the surface of the expandable body.

    摘要翻译: 本文提供了适用于太阳能机身的方法和装置。 在一些实施例中,可适应的太阳能机身包括具有空气动力学横截面的可膨胀体,该横截面减小了任何给定厚度的身体的寄生空气阻力,并且还能够响应于相对位置的变化而改变其在飞行中的形状 太阳; 以及附接到可膨胀体表面的柔性太阳能光伏系统。

    Autonomous solar aircraft
    7.
    发明授权
    Autonomous solar aircraft 有权
    自主太阳能飞机

    公开(公告)号:US08448898B1

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-28

    申请号:US13460146

    申请日:2012-04-30

    IPC分类号: B64D27/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for unmanned long endurance flights are provided herein. In some embodiments, a lightweight solar wing for unmanned aircraft may include at least one airfoil profile, a top surface, a bottom surface, a leading edge, a trailing edge, wing tips, and at least one photovoltaic cell, wherein the surfaces and edges follow an arched bow shape across a span of the wing. In some embodiments, an unmanned solar-powered aircraft may include at least one lightweight solar wing as described above, at least one fuselage, and at least one propeller, wherein the fuselage is placed below the solar wing and contains an electric motor, battery, and electronics.

    摘要翻译: 本文提供无人长途飞行的方法和装置。 在一些实施例中,用于无人驾驶飞行器的轻型太阳能翼可以包括至少一个翼型轮廓,顶表面,底表面,前缘,后缘,翼尖和至少一个光伏电池,其中表面和边缘 沿着翼的跨度拱形弓形。 在一些实施例中,无人太阳能飞行器可以包括至少一个如上所述的轻量级太阳能翼,至少一个机身和至少一个螺旋桨,其中机身放置在太阳能翼下方并且包含电动机,电池, 和电子产品。

    Distributed Solar Power Plant And A Method Of Its Connection To The Existing Power Grid
    8.
    发明申请
    Distributed Solar Power Plant And A Method Of Its Connection To The Existing Power Grid 有权
    分布式太阳能发电厂及其连接现有电网的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120133207A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-31

    申请号:US13351075

    申请日:2012-01-16

    IPC分类号: H02J9/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus are provided for using a renewable source of energy such as solar, wind, or geothermal energy. In some embodiments, the method may include generating electric energy from a renewable form of energy at a plurality of locations at which reside an electric power line associated with an electric power grid. The electric energy generated at each location may be transferred to the electric power line to thereby supply electric energy to the electric power grid.

    摘要翻译: 提供了使用可再生能源(如太阳能,风能或地热能)的方法和装置。 在一些实施例中,该方法可以包括在驻留在与电网相关联的电力线的多个位置处从可再生形式的能量产生电能。 在每个位置处产生的电能可以传送到电力线,从而向电力网提供电能。

    Three-stage formation of thin-films for photovoltaic devices
    9.
    发明授权
    Three-stage formation of thin-films for photovoltaic devices 有权
    用于光伏器件的三阶段薄膜形成

    公开(公告)号:US07910396B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-22

    申请号:US12603285

    申请日:2009-10-21

    IPC分类号: H01L21/00

    摘要: A method for producing a film of compound semiconductor includes providing a substrate and a compound bulk material having a first chemical composition that includes at least one first chemical element and a second chemical element. A film is deposited on the substrate using the compound bulk material as a single source of material. The deposited film has a composition substantially the same as the first chemical composition. A residual chemical reaction is induced in the deposited film using a source containing the second chemical element to thereby increase the content of the second chemical element in the deposited film so that the deposited film has a second chemical composition. The film may be employed in a photovoltaic device.

    摘要翻译: 一种化合物半导体膜的制造方法,其特征在于,提供具有第一化学成分的基板和化合物本体材料,所述第一化学组成包含至少一个第一化学元素和第二化学元素。 使用复合散装材料作为单一材料来源,将膜沉积在基板上。 沉积膜具有与第一化学组成基本相同的组成。 使用含有第二化学元素的源在沉积膜中引起残留的化学反应,从而增加沉积膜中的第二化学元素的含量,使得沉积膜具有第二化学组成。 该膜可以用在光伏器件中。