Blimplane a Conceptual Hybrid UAV for Venus Exploration
Abstract
A Semi-Buoyant Aerial Platform is proposed. High fidelity CFD simulation are done to get the vehicle aerodynamic performance.The vehicle can perform surveillance and station keeping missions for altitude range 60-80km. It can take a payload of 100 kg.
- Publication:
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Venus Science Priorities for Laboratory Measurements
- Pub Date:
- April 2015
- Bibcode:
- 2015LPICo1838.4034A