POSSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LONG ENDURANCE HIGH FLYING SOLAR POWERED PLATFORMS

Authors

  • Ernst Schoeberl Presented at XXV OSTIV Congress, St. Auban, France

Keywords:

Aerodynamics, Structures, Materials, Design

Abstract

Solar power is the right energy source for long endurance, high altitude flyers, because it is not air demanding. Whereas solar power increases by about 50%, power demand increases similar until about 30,000 ft but progressively at higher altitudes.  This paper detailsfor these platforms requirements, actual projects and developments and future developments and projects.

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Vol. 23 No. 3 (1999)

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