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A Solar Powered HALE-UAV For Arctic Research
Runge, Hartmut and Rack, Wolfgang and Hepperle, Martin (2007) A Solar Powered HALE-UAV For Arctic Research. In: Proceedings of the 1st CEAS European Air and Space Conference . DGLR, Bonn, Germany . Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrt Kongress 2007 , 2007-09-10 - 2007-09-13 , Berlin. (In Press)
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Abstract
The paper reviews the current possibilities and difficulties for airborne earth observation as well as geophysical and atmospheric research flights in polar regions. The new concept of solar powered High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is introduced and explained why the research in the Arctic and Antarctic could tremendously profit from such aircraft. It is shown that just the icy poles are surprisingly the ideal operational areas for solar powered HALEs. The pros and cons for this new technology in comparison to traditional aircraft and satellites are discussed. Besides the scientific applications, such aircraft may also be of interest for surveying purposes in order to reduce navigational risks in polar areas. A major advantage is the low cost compared to satellite systems and the minimal ecological impact. First results of a Solar HALE study performed by the German Aerospace Center are provided.
| Document Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Speech) | ||||||||
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| Title: | A Solar Powered HALE-UAV For Arctic Research | ||||||||
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| Date: | 10 September 2007 | ||||||||
| Journal or Publication Title: | Proceedings of the 1st CEAS European Air and Space Conference | ||||||||
| Publisher: | DGLR, Bonn, Germany | ||||||||
| Status: | In Press | ||||||||
| State of review: | no reviewed publication | ||||||||
| Keywords: | UAV, HALE, Arctic Research, Solar Energy | ||||||||
| Event Title: | Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrt Kongress 2007 | ||||||||
| Event Location: | Berlin | ||||||||
| Event Type: | international Conference | ||||||||
| Event Dates: | 2007-09-10 - 2007-09-13 | ||||||||
| Organizer: | DGLR | ||||||||
| HGF - Research field: | Aeronautics, Space and Transport | ||||||||
| HGF - Program: | no assignement | ||||||||
| HGF - Program Themes: | W - no assignement | ||||||||
| DLR - Research area: | Aeronautics | ||||||||
| DLR - Program: | L - no assignement | ||||||||
| DLR - Research theme (Project): | W -- no assignement | ||||||||
| Location: | Köln-Porz, Braunschweig, Oberpfaffenhofen, Göttingen | ||||||||
| Institutes and Institutions: | Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology Remote Sensing Technology Institute > SAR Signal Processing Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology > Configuration Design | ||||||||
| Deposited By: | Hartmut Runge | ||||||||
| Deposited On: | 29 Jan 2008 | ||||||||
| Last Modified: | 15 Jan 2010 01:32 |
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