Very Large Stationary Aerial Platforms

Ray S. Leonard

doi:10.1117/12.943851

23 October 1984 Very Large Stationary Aerial Platforms

Ray S. Leonard

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Proceedings Volume 0493, Optical Platforms; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.943851
Event: The National Symposium and Workshop on Optical Platforms, 1984, Huntsville, United States

Abstract

This paper presents some of the design, construction, and operational issues associated with using airships (dirigibles or Zeppelins) as very large stationary platforms positioned at high altitudes. Innovative construction techniques and the application of robotics to those techniques offer the potential of cost reductions sufficient to make the concept economically feasible. Some of the operational concepts could also be adapted to small Remotely Piloted Vehicles (RPVs) or semi-autonomous vehicles.

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Ray S. Leonard "Very Large Stationary Aerial Platforms", Proc. SPIE 0493, Optical Platforms, (23 October 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.943851

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