Feasibility of Laser Power Transmission to a High-Altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Feasibility of Laser Power Transmission to a High-Altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

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Publisher's Synopsis

This report examines whether a laser-beam-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) could have practical merit, focusing on the altitude, range, persistence, and power possible for a laser-photovoltaic aircraft that uses current technology. Commercially available lasers and photovoltaic cells could provide a UAV with sustained extremely high altitude and moderate persistence and payload.

Book information

ISBN: 9780833051356
Publisher: RAND Corporation
Imprint: RAND Corporation
Pub date:
DEWEY: 623.7469
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 55
Weight: 226g
Height: 273mm
Width: 209mm
Spine width: 6mm