Energy harvesting and power network architectures for the multibody advanced airship for transport high altitude cruiser–feeder airship concept

Tim Smith⇑ Chris Bingham Paul Stewart Rich Allarton Jill Stewart School of Engineering, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK Tim Smith, School of Engineering, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS, UK. Email: tismith@lincoln.ac.uk Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering April 2013 vol. 227 no. 4 586-598 Abstract […]

Multibody Advanced Airship for Transport Electrical Power Distribution System

Transport for the 21st Century—The Challenge – www.eumaat.info The MAAT Electrical Power Distribution System  – Four physical power distribution architectures have  been investigated that are capable of harvesting and distributing 4MW of electrical energy: Primary Distribution Secondary Distribution Matrix Distribution Hybrid or “Ad hoc” Distribution. It is envisaged that the wiring will be through the body […]