This paper deals with the design and development of an innovative airship concept which is remotely-controlled and intended to be used for monitoring, surveillance, exploration and reconnaissance missions. Two potential solutions have been analyzed: the first consists of a double-hull configuration, characterized by the presence of a primary support structure connected by appropriated bindings to a couple of twin inflatable hulls. The second architecture is a soap-shaped exoskeleton configuration which features a single inflated section, incorporating two separate elements held internally by a system of ribs. The aim of this study is to analyze and compare the two configurations, to determine the most appropriate solution in terms of performance, cost and maneuvering capabilities
Structural and Aerodynamics Analysis on Different Architectures for the Elettra Twin Flyer Prototype / Gili, Piero; Battipede, Manuela; Vazzola, Matteo; Visone, M; Farina, P.. - (2009), pp. 1-10. (Intervento presentato al convegno SAE AeroTech Congress & Exhibition tenutosi a Seattle - WA, USA nel 10-12 November 2009) [10.4271/2009-01-3128].
Structural and Aerodynamics Analysis on Different Architectures for the Elettra Twin Flyer Prototype
GILI, Piero;BATTIPEDE, Manuela;VAZZOLA, MATTEO;
2009
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This paper deals with the design and development of an innovative airship concept which is remotely-controlled and intended to be used for monitoring, surveillance, exploration and reconnaissance missions. Two potential solutions have been analyzed: the first consists of a double-hull configuration, characterized by the presence of a primary support structure connected by appropriated bindings to a couple of twin inflatable hulls. The second architecture is a soap-shaped exoskeleton configuration which features a single inflated section, incorporating two separate elements held internally by a system of ribs. The aim of this study is to analyze and compare the two configurations, to determine the most appropriate solution in terms of performance, cost and maneuvering capabilitiesFile | Dimensione | Formato | |
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