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.
Very Large Stationary Aerial Platforms
Optical Platforms ; 1984 ; Huntsville,United States
Proc. SPIE ; 0493
1984-10-23
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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