UNMANNED GYROKITE AS SELF-POWERED AIRBORNE PLATFORM FOR ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
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1. An unmanned gyrokite for use in conjunction with a tether, the unmanned gyrokite comprising:
- an airframe configured to be attached to the tether;
an autogyro rotor assembly mounted to the airframe and configured to generate lift when deployed in winds aloft;
a generator mechanically coupled to the autogyro rotor assembly and configured to be driven thereby; and
an electronic system coupled to the airframe and configured to be powered by the generator.
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Abstract
Embodiments of an unmanned gyrokite for use in conjunction with a tether are provided. In one embodiment, the unmanned gyrokite includes an airframe configured to be attached to the tether, an autogyro rotor assembly mounted to the airframe and configured to generate lift when deployed in winds aloft, and a generator mechanically coupled to the autogyro rotor assembly and configured to be driven thereby. An electronic system coupled to the airframe is configured to be powered by the generator.
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1. An unmanned gyrokite for use in conjunction with a tether, the unmanned gyrokite comprising:
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an airframe configured to be attached to the tether; an autogyro rotor assembly mounted to the airframe and configured to generate lift when deployed in winds aloft; a generator mechanically coupled to the autogyro rotor assembly and configured to be driven thereby; and an electronic system coupled to the airframe and configured to be powered by the generator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An unmanned gyrokite for use in conjunction with a tether and an electronic system, the unmanned gyrokite comprising:
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an airframe configured to be attached to the tether; an autogyro rotor assembly mounted to the airframe and configured to generate lift when the unmanned gyrokite is deployed in winds aloft; a package bay coupled to the airframe and to support the electronic system; and a generator mechanically coupled to the autogyro rotor assembly and configured to be driven thereby, the generator supplying power to electronic system when installed within the package bay. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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19. An unmanned gyrokite for use in conjunction with a tether, the unmanned gyrokite comprising:
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an airframe configured to be attached to the tether; an autogyro rotor assembly mounted to the airframe and configured to generate lift when the unmanned gyrokite is deployed in winds aloft; a generator mechanically coupled to the autogyro rotor assembly and configured to be driven thereby; a surveillance sensor coupled to the airframe and configured to be powered by the generator; and a transmitter operatively coupled to the surveillance sensor and configured to transmit data received therefrom. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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