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A Hybrid Robot for Exploration and Inspection
This invention is a design of a spherical hybrid Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and ground vehicle that minimizes energy use while traversing extreme terrain both on the ground and in the air. The robot can roll over flat and uneven terrain and, when obstacles are too big or difficult to maneuver around efficiently, the robot can transition into an unmanned...
Published: 8/24/2023
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Inventor(s): Sahand Sabet, Parviz Nikravesh
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking > Wireless
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Supersonic Jet Curtains for Control of Moments on Tailless Aircraft
The invention is a method to improve the design of tailless aircraft, such as the blended wing body design. The improvement consists of using high speed jets to create a supersonic jet curtain to provide flight directional controls. The jets are installed in the wings and are able to control the pitch, yaw, and roll of a tailless aircraft.
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Published: 11/27/2023
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Inventor(s): Israel Wygnanski, Lutz Taubert, Emilio Graff, Morteza Gharib
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Transportation & Automotive > Vehicle Control
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AFC Enabled Hybrid Tilt Propeller / Tilt Wing Long Range and High Speed VTOL Aircraft
The technology involves the design of a hybrid tilt propeller / tilt wing aircraft augmented with Active Flow Control (AFC). This proposed design enhances the aircraft's cruise efficiency and reduces high-power consumption during takeoff, without compromising on hover, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), and super-short takeoff and landing (SSTOL)...
Published: 11/27/2023
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Inventor(s): Israel Wygnanski, Lutz Taubert, Michael Ol
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Transportation & Automotive > Vehicle Control, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering
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Large Balloon Reflector for Remote Sensing
This technology is a suborbital antenna system that is suitable for operation from radio to millimeter wavelengths. The technology can be used for remote sensing of objects on the ground, in the atmosphere or in space. Super pressure balloons will be used to transport the technology and to maintain payloads of 2-3 tons in near space.
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Remote...
Published: 11/29/2023
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Inventor(s): Christopher Walker
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking
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Solar Hot Air Balloon Vent
This technology is a solar hot air balloon vent that allows for the release of heated air at the command of a computer or remote control. By controlling the release of heated air from within the balloon, the altitude of the balloon could be adjusted at will. This control of altitude then offers the possibility of directional control as winds tend to...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Jekan Thangavelautham, Michael Debbins, Tristan Schuler, Davis Goolsby, Joshua Crest
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering
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GateKeeper: In Space Debris Detection Technology
Popularly predicted by Donald Kessler, the Kessler Effect seems to be more of a descriptor of the current low-Earth orbit conditions rather than a prophetic warning. The idea is that there are going to be so many satellites and other debris in low-Earth orbit that collisions between objects may become inevitable. Because of the high density of space...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Jekan Thangavelautham, Leonard Vance, Jose Moreno
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering
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Flight Duration Enhancement for Single Rotorcraft and Multicopters
This invention is an optimization methodology for key dimensions of rotorcraft shroud, nozzle, cover, and turbine designs as well as specific optimized designs that will result in prolonged flight time, reduced damage to the rotorcraft from ground effects, enhanced safety, and reduced noise. The invention seeks to alleviate the shortcoming of the short...
Published: 7/6/2023
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Inventor(s): Wolfgang Fink
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Transportation & Automotive > Propulsion & Powertrain, Technology Classifications > Sensors & Controls
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Quantum-Enhanced Gyroscopes
This technology is a new type of laser gyroscope that makes use of concepts of quantum squeezing and quantum entanglement to offer improved sensitivity over existing laser gyroscopes.
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Laser gyroscopes use laser interferometry to measure changes in their rotation or orientation. They use no (or few) moving parts, unlike traditional mechanical...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Zheshen Zhang
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Photonics, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Lasers & Other Sources, Technology Classifications > Sensors & Controls > Motion & Force, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Quantum
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Method of Updating Seeker Platform Attitude to Improve Performance in a Planetary Landing System
This technology is a technique to improve the accuracy and performance of autonomous planetary landing vehicles. Measurements from a stabilized seeker implementing a sensor capable of range and closing speed measurements is used to construct a velocity field that, when tracked in six degrees of freedom, will bring the lander to a pinpoint soft landing...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Brian Gaudet
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering
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Adaptive Scale Factor Compensation using Predictive Coding
This technology is a method of compensating for both look angle dependent radome refraction and rate gyro scale factor errors using deep learning technology, significantly improving the accuracy and effectiveness of a guidance and control system.
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Look angle dependent radome refraction (which can be modeled as a time varying scale factor...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Brian Gaudet
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Software & Information Technology > Telematics, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering
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